I paint with color, I write with words, and I walk alongside others on their spiritual and psychological journeys.
Through my weekly blog—exploring prose, poetry, and spiritual memoir—I seek to uncover the sacred within ordinary experience. My passion is to offer inspiration and contemplation on the human spirit’s journey. I aspire to bring mindful awareness to our shared personal experiences, diving deep while always surfacing with hope.
Leo and I live in River Spirit, our dome home near Cambridge, MN, nestled alongside the Rum River. This land offers quiet reflection: eagles soaring overhead, gentle deer moving through dawn and dusk, and occasional bear visits that remind us of life’s changing seasons. We find blessing in healing—for body and spirit. Our joy comes from our two adult children, their spouses, and four grandchildren. We laugh, grieve, travel, and nurture the rich tapestry of family and friendship.
Seek to honor what is beautiful in its ordinariness, encourage others on their journey, and awaken the spirit within to its creative potential. JMD
I started this blog in 2017 to tell my story when hiking El Camino in northern Spain. I just kept going…
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