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Published in We’ Moon

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Christine Irving

I am proud to announce that a couple of my poems will be featured in We’ Moon next year. We’ Moon is a women’s almanac published every year since 1987 by Mother Tongue Ink in Oregon. It’s been my constant … Continue reading →

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“Tammy” – No Rotten Tomatoes Here!

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Christine Irving

I love Melissa McCarthy. She rescued Brides from banality, made me laugh out loud in Identity Theft and cheer (again aloud) in Heat. I think she’s the best comedian to come down the pike in a long time.   Her comedic … Continue reading →

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Crazy Wisdom

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Christine Irving

I was an odd awkward child, an army brat dropped into new schools as regularly as other kids get new shoes or longer jeans. To defend myself, I made a virtue out of abnormality. I shaped my difference into a … Continue reading →

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“The path goes ever on and on…”

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Christine Irving

I’ve recently become a SoulCollage® facilitator, which means I can teach Seena Frost’s  process for creating a personal deck of cards – each representing a different part of one’s personality. Each card focuses on an aspect of one’s life – … Continue reading →

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The Gospel of Mary

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Christine Irving

I’ve just returned from a deeply restorative retreat with a group of women I hold in high esteem.  My regard for them stems from their willingness to meet each other with the same enormous respect and good will they extend … Continue reading →

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V Day 2014

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Christine Irving

V Day is fast approaching.  It is a day dedicated to empowering women to rise up against the violence perpetuated on them simply because of their gender.  V Day was inspired by Eve Enslers’ performance piece the Vagina Monologues.  Empowered … Continue reading →

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Guadalupe – Our Lady of the Americas

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Christine Irving

Today is Guadalupe’s Feast day.  As so many people do,  I feel a special affinity with her.  So much so that several years ago I collaborated with my fellow poet and author Kathryn Smith in writing, producing and co-starring in … Continue reading →

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Random Acts of Kindness, Senseless Acts of Beauty

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Christine Irving

I first heard the words “practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty” from Margret Pavel at one of the Women’s Alliance Summer Solstice Camps I attended annually for many years She got them from Anne Herbert who … Continue reading →

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It Felt Like Coming Home

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Christine Irving

Last week, I had the great pleasure of reading my poetry at an AIPF (Austin International Poetry Festival) event hosted by Book Woman. It’s been years since I was in a dedicated woman’s book store.  It felt like coming home.  I … Continue reading →

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Day 17 – Greeting

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Christine Irving

Hail! Dark Hecate, Goddess of the Night Greetings, Faerie Queen of Witches Ancient of Days, we bow before you. From Above we come bearing white banners. Angels, djinn, daemons glide down moonbeams dusted in starlight draped in diamante gauze, sequined … Continue reading →

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