Words

I grew up in a story rich culture in the mountains of Northern California.  I lived through the AIDS crisis that devastated the Queer community in San Francisco in the 1980s. I hear the whispers and shouts of hearts all around me wanting their stories to be told - and so I write them down. 

Join me as I blog about my newest book project, "What's Remembered, Lives!"

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Music

I sang before I could talk.  I wish I had half my daddy's musical talent (and could do justice to his 1958 Rickenbacker).  I dance barefoot on the Earth every chance I get. Once, quite by accident, I won a salsa contest in East L.A.

Levi, my guitar, has been a constant companion since 9th grade

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Magic

Art by Reena Burton

I am a Witch.  I have always been a Witch. The phases of The Moon pull and transform me.  The Wheel of the Year calls me to honor The Earth.  I experience the life of all beings: green bloods, red bloods, rocks, and things made as sacred and interconnected.  I circle and dance with Reclaiming Tradition Witches of all genders and generations.

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Ministry

I was ordained in The United Church of Christ in 1988 and spent most of my local church ministry dragging middle and high school kids into soup kitchens and other such places to serve.   I wrote and produced plays lifting up social justice issues.    I authored and taught sex positive curriculum. I currently serve as campus pastor at Pacific School of Religion, a historically Christian Seminary that serves a multi-faith student body.