Eden's Ocean of Serenity




Welcome to Eden's Ocean of Serenity.
Sit on the shore or play in the ocean for awhile.




About Me

mseden@sbcglobal.net

I am a 41 year old lesbian ex-minster who lives in Santa Cruz, Ca. with my wife of 9 years, Laura. Our household currently consists of Sappho the WonderPup(a dachshund mix); a very large black cat named Sheba, Queen of the Universe; and her brother Flicker, Prince-of-Nothing-at-All. I love chocolate, espresso, coffee, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Star Trek:TNG," and "Babylon 5."

This site is solely my own content. I talk about my loves, spirituality, recovery from abuse, and what is or has been important to me. Be sure to check out Dyke Reflections for my new "Ask Me..." column. Skip what troubles you, linger over what feeds you, and tell me your ideas. I'd love to hear from you! Have something that needs to be addressed in person? Let me know!


POETRY

i watched you last night as you slept. your dreams rippled across the fabric of your face.

what wonders does the night hold for you?
the emotions bloom through the sleep blurriness and sink again without a trace as my fingers brush away a wisp of hair.
i always worry that i'll be swallowed up by some nightmonster but you, you look like you'd do battle with the fiercest beast the id can conjure.
i sigh a little and curl up close. maybe you, brave as you are, will find your way to my land and help me slay the dragons there.









Once Upon A Time...

Once upon a time
a princess married her prince and discovered


that princess was just another word for slave

so she took off her crown, her apron, her gown
and said in a voice to loud to ignore

"I QUIT!"

and ran off with the scullery maid
to live as happily ever after as they wished.





I was a co-pastor and then associate pastor for about 5 years, but as of last year, I am no longer in active ministry. Pastoring is a rough gig.



Favorite URLs
These pages are in My Ocean of Serenity:

Queer Spirituality - My musings on God!

More Queer Spirituality - My musings on God!

Dyke Reflections - Check out "ASK ME..." a new place to ask questions and voice your opinions

Eden's Photo Gallery - Pictures from my August 1st, 1999 ordination


These are my friends' pages and other links:

"...But What Does God Say?" - Studies in Inclusive Christianity

Allfaith.com - The unique and queer friendly domain of my friend and co-pastor

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