Cathleen Falsani: This Numinous World

Cathleen Falsani: This Numinous World

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 time to embrace May Day and the hope it augurs.

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Cathleen Falsani
May 03, 2023
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A “May Bush” for Beltane created by the author and her friend, Melinda, on Monday, May 1, 2023. Photo by the author.

When I became a professional newspaper columnist for the first time more than 20 years ago, I wasn’t sure what I was doing, but I made promises to myself — and my readers — that I would always:

1) Write about what was actually on my heart a…

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