Sorrow and solace
It’s Leo season now, the fire-y fixed heart of summer, and my heart has been burning with pain. Amidst personal hardships and global horrors, I’m sick with sorrow over the shooting that happened in Asheville on Sunday which left two … Continue reading Sorrow and solace
Confessions of a former ukulele rockstar
Sometime in the early 2000s, my moniker became “ukulele rockstar.” During that period of my life, weekdays were spent working for a social justice oriented nonprofit, while weekends and vacations found me on a wide variety of stages. With my … Continue reading Confessions of a former ukulele rockstar
In awe of us
It is with great delight that I share two recent collective successes. We marked milestones that were the fruits of years of loving labor. The joy and impact of these shared accomplishments will continue to reverberate. I am in awe … Continue reading In awe of us
Reverence for Reed Creek
A poem, prose, and historical timeline offered in reverence for Reed Creek. flow a boldsteady prayerReed Creek i revere constantchangingsacredwild i payhomageto flow buoyed by beauty each day in awe ofthe wonder– watershed A relationship with Reed CreekReed Creek has flowed through … Continue reading Reverence for Reed Creek
Bro-eries and bombs
Being irritated by the oversized influence of beer on our local culture and economy could be considered a waste of energy, as clearly there are more important issues to concern myself with. Which I do. At the same time, as … Continue reading Bro-eries and bombs
Tepeyac Mountain Sanctuary
There are worlds we can believe in. Tepeyac Mountain Sanctuary is one of them. A world of sanctuary wherever we gather. Where we honor our sacred connections with the elements and each other. A world of embodied solidarity and freedom. … Continue reading Tepeyac Mountain Sanctuary
Black Stories in Census Tract 2 Exhibit
Here we are in 2026. Despite/because of “everything,” I am excited to announce the Black Stories in Census Tract 2 exhibit opens at Buncombe County Special Collections at Pack Memorial Library on Tuesday, January 20 and runs through through April … Continue reading Black Stories in Census Tract 2 Exhibit
Migration and milagros
In my mind are millennia of all manner of migrations. The myriad of natural and unnatural circumstances that motivate living beings to change locations. The vastly disparate ways we tell stories of what migration means, depending on the migrant. Liberation … Continue reading Migration and milagros
Homage to Andrea Clarke
Count me among the many grieving Andrea Elizabeth Clarke, who died on October 29, 2025 at the age of 80. She was a singular force, creative and hilarious, generous and mischievous. Her talents were myriad. She accomplished much over her … Continue reading Homage to Andrea Clarke
Repair, race records, and river revelations…
October is awesome. Savoring each beautiful day. Like a harvest basket, today I’m sharing a mix of topics gathered over the past month or so. May they nourish. As always, thanks for reading and being a loving presence in this … Continue reading Repair, race records, and river revelations…
Ami Worthen 