Julie Volkmann Waymaking Artist – Julie V Interdisciplinary Artist

The Binding of Two Souls

The reflections of a woman on the occasion of the recent wedding ceremony at which she served as presider

On Sunday, July 26th I participated in Goddard College’s commencement exercises on the beautiful Plainfield, Vermont campus. In my mind’s eye I see in vibrant technicolor the beautiful souls shining through the faces of the faculty, fellow graduates, other students in the program and the alumni present, physically and in spirit via Facebook posts. TheContinue reading “Commencing Now”

FLASH OF INSIGHT on THE ROAD

While driving to Vermont to attend commencement at Goddard College, I stopped at a rest stop along I 90. After driving most of the day, its no longer clear to me whether I was in eastern Ohio or had just crossed into New York. The late afternoon sun took my attention away from my road-wearyContinue reading “FLASH OF INSIGHT on THE ROAD”

Starbuck, Ever the First Mate, Ever Making the Same Decision

The WayMaking Cairn’s recent encounter with a discarded Starbuck’s coffee cup provides the grist for this post. First, please recall where the name Starbuck originated. A quick search on Starbuck the character takes us to the Cliff Notes website. Remember Cliff Notes? The redemptive resource for all high school English class procrastinators as they cram theContinue reading “Starbuck, Ever the First Mate, Ever Making the Same Decision”