I am curious how everyone feels about Intentional Communities? There are so many different kinds to choose from! I would love to know if you would want to live in one?
Why or why not?
If no, what are your reservations to these kinds of living arrangements?
If yes, what would your ideal intentional community be?
https://piecesofpeaceonearth.substack.com/p/intentional-communities
Friends, I started a little poetry podcast this month!
Please “Follow” 365 Days of Poetry on Spotify.
Why a poetry podcast? People have been suggesting I launch a podcast for a while. When I took a close look at the kinds of podcasts that exist, and the kinds I’d like to listen to, I realized, as Jimmy Buffet did, there was a “poet shortage” 😉
At least in representation in Podcast Land! If you have a favorite poem you’d like to send for me to read or an audio of YOU reading it, please do so!
Ongoing list of featured poems and poets, click HERE!
Additional details, including how to support this ministry, click HERE!
Sunday, January 11th, 2026, UU Church of Waterville, Maine
Theme: Design Life
Service Leader: Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning
Thought for contemplation:
“Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the
future.”
— Robert L. Peters, Designer & Environmentalist
This service explores how Integrative Thinking, specifically the Design Thinking Model, can be utilized to strategically problem-solve and achieve goals in a variety of aspects of our lives. From fundraising for key projects and long-term planning for nonprofits, to creating a thriving personal life, Design Thinking offers a key to success.
Inspired by song lyrics, informed by spirit!
New Year’s Blessing:
“May you hold sacred the lessons of 2025.
Treasure it’s joys,
and to the extent possible release its sorrows.
And, allow yourself room to Relax as you greet the new year.
May you cherish every moment you are gifted with.
Soul-deep that you are a blessing to this world!”
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
~ Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning
Join us in-person or online to celebrate the Winter Solstice!
December 21, 2025
10:00 am in-person and via Zoom
Universalist Unitarian Church of Waterville
69 Silver Street
Waterville, Maine
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88049341762?pwd=bzZTMjUwQjcrMDFzdWo5VWtqYVBJQT09
Worship Leaders: Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning, Alexis Burbank, Rachel Marsh-Sachs
Worship Associate: Linda Lee
Special thanks to Solstice Service Participants + Musicians:
Beth Schiller
Harry Vayo
Margaret J. O’Connell
Melissa Mckenzie
Maili Bailey
Allane Ball
Mark Jose
Mary McCann
Linda Seekins
Richard Thomas
Steph Trapnell
Marsha Turner
#LivingLifeAsAPrayer
#PulpitOfPeace
“Twinkle” Marie Manning was the featured poet Millinocket Memorial Library in Maine on November 14th, 2025. Special thanks to Ben Barr and Nicole Brennan. Much of the poetry she read can be found in her first poetry book entitled: “Accompanied.” Additional works can be found in the “Rivers of Ink” anthology by 12 Willow Press. www.TwinklesPlace.org #livinglifeasaprayer#pulpitofpeace#poetry#Mainepoet The music at the beginning and end of this video is by a very special musician. Eternal gratitude and love.
Join us for the book Launch of Cardinal Magic: A Mora Mulberry Story. We begin promptly at 7:00pm.
NOTE: Everyone who joins this Live Online Event has the opportunity to Buy 1 Book Get 1 Free!!
ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86202930035?pwd=FyS0UaD4gyaWXTKtN7Pmzd04RG2spy.1
Cardinal Magic is the first book in the Mora Mulberry series.
Mora Mulberry is a little girl who lives by the ocean on a farm in Maine with her mother.
Cardinal Magic is about kindness, curiosity and welcoming new friends.
This story also offers strategies to help overcome stress.
Mora and her friends are so happy to share their adventures and lessons with you!
This inspirational book is written and designed by Storyteller:
“Twinkle” Marie Manning.
Twinkle is an award-winning television producer, poet, artist and minister!
For more information about Twinkle and her work, visit:
http://twinklesplace.org/about-twinkle/
http://www.empoweringwomentv.org/founder/
For more information about the Mora Mulberry book series, visit:
www.RSOTDE.org/MoraMulberry
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TwinklesPlaceStudio
We are delighted to share the news that Jessica Cooper-Morgan and Nick Morgan have launched a new chapter of TEDxWaldenPond! They have a powerful line up of storytellers whose ideas spark meaningful transformation across every layer of life —from the deeply personal to the globally systemic.
October 30, 2025
Lincoln, MA
5–9 PM
Speakers include:
Maretta Morovitz, Brent J. Freeman, Karen Kelly, Alden E. Stoner, Bryant McBride, Kate O’Neill, David Muñiz Supple, Farah Nasser, and Morgan Englund.
This year’s TEDxWaldenPond Emcee is Tim Washer!
For more information and to purchase Your Tickets today for TEDx Walden Pond 2025: Connecting Worlds:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tedx-walden-pond-2025-tickets-1292644848539?aff=oddtdtcreator
#TEDxWaldenPond #TEDx #TEDxConnectingWorlds
https://www.facebook.com/TEDxWaldenPond
Friends will recall that Twinkle and Cynthia created this event in Concord 2012. They are grateful the legacy continues!! Be sure to reminisce on the Facebook page and view all the videos of speakers through the years! As well as our photos:
https://twinklesplace.org/remembering-our-amazing-tedxwaldenpond-event/