Joanie’s Spiel

Everyone encounters moments in which they are faced with making a decision that will change the course of events in their life.  It is...

Dear Joanie, “My (friend/loved one/pet) is hurting.  I feel helpless and don’t know how I can help them.  How do I deal with this...

This piece is dedicated to the men I have known throughout my life who have broken hearts. My motivation comes from feeling very sad and,...

I have been a Who fan since my teens.  Pete Townshend holds a special place in my heart.  My vinyl collection is quite impressive and...

It is very important to do your personal work in Earth School.  You incarnated with a set of issues that you’ve been addressing in your...

This blog is not an easy one to pen.  I just sent my son off to college.  For those of you who have experienced this, it makes sense...

Dale Hale is a popular cartoonist whose 1970’s syndicated funnies ran in my Long Island, New York newspaper, Newsday. Hale’s comics were...

The word “graduation” conjures up feelings and memories for many people.  It is a rite of passage that most have experienced.  To...

What are you waiting for?  Are you expecting something to happen?  I believe many of us are wishing and hoping for someone to enter...

Many are sensing these are trying times.  Whether one is experiencing a “dark night of the soul” or picking up on the mass consciousness’...