Category Archives: Back in Puna

Writer Residencies Programs

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Christina

Yep, it’s true, I’ve been away from this here blog for quite a long time. No, I haven’t quite forgotten about it, but life has been extra busy and demanding of my attention lately. Now I’ve moved, settled in to … Continue reading →

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Ciao 2011! Aloha 2012!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Christina

It’s getting close to the last sunset of 2011. It will certainly be dark way before this post is complete. I can already see the salmon-color edges of the cumulus clouds far above my head as I look out the … Continue reading →

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Grief – The Price of Love

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Christina

Makana                                      Pono May 2008 – November 2011                            June 2008 – April 2011 The Well of Grief Those who will not slip beneath the still surface on the well of grief turning down to its black water to the place that … Continue reading →

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Of Cats & Rats and Mice & Men

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Christina

Yep, I’ve got something to say about these seemingly unrelated topics, and with all due respect, with no particular reference to John Steinbeck. So, on this day when I can’t quite get it together to leave my cabin because of … Continue reading →

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Not So Fast …

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Christina

I’ve been back in Puna for a little over a week … a few days into the surreal return and I was wondering … had I ever really left? The time continuum gets pretty wonky sometimes and this returning after … Continue reading →

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Okay Universe, So What’s The Deal?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Christina

After the frenetic online speed dating of my time in the Bay Area, I decided to give it a rest. That decision has stayed with me and has been the ‘right’ one. No doubt about it. I needed a rest … Continue reading →

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