by Phoebe Hoffman | Sep 6, 2025 | News
The Innocents By Emmanuel Aronie This is holy territory, holy ground, their souls -where they stepped, where they laughed and played and smiledand breathed, until the sudden end.They lived in the moment, not expecting anything.They lived with hearts wide open.It...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Aug 30, 2025 | News
Announcing 2025 SICA Project Grant Award to Benedict Herrman by Fayra Teeters SICA-USA is proud to announce the awarding of a Project Grant to Benedict Herrman for the recording of his audio book: “The Death of a Blind Chicken and Other Tales from a Buddhist Farmer in...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Aug 23, 2025 | News
Above: Underground Mouse, watercolor, by Roberta Hoffman The following consortium of musings was inspired by National Helper, Alexandra Boyer: – Sunlight shining through a rabbit’s ears on my back lawn – The sound of wind chimes below my window when...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Aug 9, 2025 | News
Forward by Fayra Teeters: I first met Hanafi in Seattle when we were both kicking around as Real Estate Agents and I was always impressed by his fortuitous insights into everything liberally laced with a healthy dose of humor. It’s no surprise to me that now that he’s...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Aug 2, 2025 | News
Above: Jim O’ Halloran Quartet 2023 Concert by Fayra Teeters Jim O’Halloran Quartet Performs FREE Concert Saturday, August 9th at Bradner Gardens in Seattle 6:30-8:30 PM Jim O’Halloran is delighted to be returning to Bradner Gardens Park again this year on...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Jul 19, 2025 | News
Radiance Intergrative Health and Wellness Grand Opening Assembled by Fayra Teeters Saturday, June 28th , early afternoon. Imagine the perfect summer’s day: warm, light breeze, clear skies in Portland, Oregon. My husband Don and I easily found parking around the corner...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Jul 12, 2025 | News
Above: Flat lay photography of skillet beside spoon of spices and vegetables by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash July Gastronomical Musings Assembled by Fayra Teeters Once more into the gastro-breach, dear friends; once more into the breach! Apparently, Subud Members love to...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Jul 5, 2025 | News
Above: Mapes Creek Banner by Roberta Hoffman Jim Mapes Creek Concert and Poetry Event Gone Wild! by Jim O’Halloran On Sunday, June 8th Cascadia Poetics hosted a free event in South Seattle, near the Southern edge of the city limits. The event was to write...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Jun 28, 2025 | News
Culinary Reflections from the SICA-USA Board Allergy-Friendly, Freezer-Ready Recipes for People on the Go – by Roberta Hoffman Let’s face it—when you’re hungry, it’s easy to reach for chips or crackers, especially if you have dietary restrictions and...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Jun 21, 2025 | News
Jeff Polk Memorial Tribute to Jeffery Polk from his wife Joyce O’ Halloran Jeff had a difficult childhood. However, he found joy in working with his hands: fixing things, building things and creating art. Whenever Jeff wanted to make or fix something, he would...
