On this sunny May 6th, my women's community gathered at Casey and Jeanne's home in the country to celebrate Beltane. As part of our ritual, Jeanne invited us to walk (or scoot) their land and find a plant for which we feel especially grateful. We were then to offer a pinch of tobacco to the plant in the Native American tradition. I found myself drawn to their chive plants, one of which spoke to me in the language I know best: the photograph.

Tomorrow I hope to create a composite photo of some of these wonderful women whom I love so dearly.