Peach clouds in the western skies

The air is changing from mild to cool with unthreatening clouds tumbling in from the north and west. As the air clears, the colors of red and orange and yellow and purple and green are all the more vivid.

Our friend, Connie, long-time laborer for peace, has returned from the hospital with new vigor for healing herself physically and, most importantly, spiritually. Connie has cheered on family, friend, and Friends, including my mother, for a long time.

If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these together ought to be able to turn it back and get it right side up again.

- Sojourner Truth

Connie's experience shows that we can start the journey anew, whenever we're so inspired.