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My Favourite Things (MFT): July 27 | Sinéad
From the moment I first heard her fierce voice and mighty, fragile heart thru the radio in my teenage bedroom, Sinéad O'Connor has been one of my…
 • Cathleen Falsani
There Will Be Typos: A Manifesto
Some thoughts on managing expectations, fresh starts, new beginnings, do-overs, perfectionism, the infinitude of cosmic mulligans, and pressing send.
 • Cathleen Falsani
KEENING: Songs to See Us Through
In this season of expectation some of us call Advent, many are navigating grief (individual, collective) for the absence of loved ones, for suffering…
 • Cathleen Falsani
A Year On: Remembering Lin Brehmer, Our Best Friend In The Whole World
On the one-year anniversary of his death, while I'm working on a project about confronting fear and embracing joy, I thought I'd share again some…
 • Cathleen Falsani
Punk & Piety: Shane MacGowan's Parting Glass
At his funeral Friday, Ireland's punk-poet-bard was remembered for his genius, faith, compassion, and love, thru music, spontaneous dancing, colorful…
 • Cathleen Falsani
Every Twelve Hours
A short reflection on "body prayer," stillness, and counting hope one drip at a time.
 • Cathleen Falsani
Praxis: Music as Prayer, Desolation, Jubilation
After spending much of a fortnight witnessing my favourite band give birth to an artistic miracle in Las Vegas (of all places), some thoughts on what…
 • Cathleen Falsani
The Sunday Story I Never, Ever Wanted To Write: Farewell To Our Best Friend In The Whole World, Lin Brehmer
My friend Lin died today.
 • Cathleen Falsani
A Tuesday Story: The Beltane Blues, Rage Crafting, and Saying the Things
Monday began by earning its dreadful reputation, but after some art therapy, a hot beverage with a soul friend, and laughter, the day was redeemed in…
 • Cathleen Falsani
A Room Called Remember
On grieving the death of a spiritual giant—St. Freddy of Rupert—and the solace of a magical Redwood forest of someday-giants that shouldn't be but is.
 • Cathleen Falsani
A Sunday Story: It's Harder to Quit FOMO than Cigarettes
The Fear of Missing Out is a pernicious part of our culture. Overcoming it (or learning to channel it in life-giving ways) is more ultramarathon than…
 • Cathleen Falsani
Sunday (on Monday) Stories: Are You Paying Attention?
As Lent begins, an historic snowstorm slams Southern California while I hit the road with my cousin: On detours, dingers, staying open, serendipity…
 • Cathleen Falsani
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