Bonus Track: In the End

This week’s Bonus Track is a literal bonus track. On Sunday, I mentioned a song by Olivia Fern called In ... Read More
Bonus Track: Faith Formation

Bonus Track: Faith Formation

I first heard the words from Connie Goodbread. I’ve heard them many times since. You’ve heard them, too: Everything we ... Read More
Bonus Track: Mutual Mothering

Bonus Track: Mutual Mothering

So many of the messages we receive about being successful or worthy (or even just competent) imply that we should ... Read More
Bonus Track: Moths

Bonus Track: Moths

By the time this Bonus Track is getting published, I’ll be fully across the threshold into sabbatical time. I’m probably ... Read More
Bonus Track: Garments and Accoutrements

Bonus Track: Garments and Accoutrements

As we’ve considered Inanna’s descent into the Underworld and how she had to surrender something at each gate along the ... Read More
Bonus Track: Sabbatical Thresholds

Bonus Track: Sabbatical Thresholds

I won’t say too much about Inanna’s descent this week, because I want to make sure you have all the ... Read More
Bonus Track: Voices and How We Use Them

Bonus Track: Voices and How We Use Them

A necklace is a curious symbol. It could represent connection. It also could symbolize one’s voice being bound up. Restrained ... Read More
Bonus Track: Measuring Up

Bonus Track: Measuring Up

At the second gate on her journey to the Underworld to reconnect with her sister Ereshkigal, Inanna is forced to ... Read More
Bonus Track: Being Seen

Bonus Track: Being Seen

To pass through the first gate Inanna encounters in her descent to the underworld, she must give up her crown ... Read More