Crazy Wisdom

09/04/2026

Destination Weekends

Looking for a quick trip away from the hustle and bustle of the city? Look no further than our Weekend Getaway column written by Petula Brown.

https://crazywisdomjournal.squarespace.com/holistic-weekend-getaways

#𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆

Weekend Getaway Destinations within a 3-4 hours of Ann Arbor with a focus on spiritual and holistic-living style retreats.

09/01/2026

Batter up! Hit September out of the park with Lou Weir and his life lessons from the ball field, shine your light with Katherine Munter, and have a conversation with Kitch-Iti-Kipi and Peggy River-Singer, all in the September issue of The Crazy Wisdom Monthly. Plus we have a brand-new local fall events and happenings calendar, our book picks of the month, back to school advice for parents, and more! Read the issue here… https://crazywisdomjournal.squarespace.com/crazy-wisdom-monthly

09/01/2026

The latest issue of The Crazy Wisdom Community Journal is out!
Starting this week, pick up a copy at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore.
It will also be distributed to over 240 places around Ann Arbor and in surrounding towns.

This issue includes...
A great cover photo taken by Hilary Nichols of the team at EarthWell Retreat Center. (Miriam Dowd-Eller, Ariana Wakeman, Jeff Squires, Emily Adama,Terrence Campagna and Kori Kanayama)

Michelle McLemore on Death and Afterlife Orientation. Also Rachel Pastiva on Direct Primary Care and Matthew Keating’s Embrace of Tango.

This issue is chock full of interesting articles, community profiles, Q & A's, and touching personal essays, including:
• A Place to Breathe — EarthWell Retreat Center
• Brian O’Donnell on the Gifts and Challenges of Spiritual Community
• Harvest Season for Kids in Ann Arbor
• Lou Weir out of his Comfort Zone
• The Great Lakes Foragers Gathering
• Madeline’s Cat
• Haunted Mitten Podcast
• Singer/Songwriter and Activist Jenny Jones
• A Visit to Leslie Science and Nature Center and the Hands-on Museum
• Beyond Kirtan and Sound Bowls
• Hickory Nut Farmstead: Weaving Death Back into the Local Soil
• Personal Essays by Katherine Munter and San Slomovits
• Yoga for Life
• Our local events calendar, book picks, and more!

And that’s just some examples. The whole issue is full of great reads, our informative columns, superb photos, and beautiful art. It’s all done with such kindness and meaning, and taken as a whole, it is a rich resource for hope and community-building in our area. We hope you will grab a copy and share it with a friend!

New featured articles from this issue will post each week beginning 9/1/26... https://crazywisdomjournal.squarespace.com
# EarthWellRetreatCenter

08/28/2026

Meet Renata Portes, creator of The Universe Stuff; a holistic, creative brand of candles, teas, Reiki, tarot, and more. Originally from Brazil with a background in law, Portes found herself drawn to bring light and healing to people during her transition to life in the United States. When not making candles, or meeting new friends for matcha, Portes enjoys making connections in the community, and enjoying her home in Ypsilanti with her husband and two cats. Her amazing journey is one to savor! Read the article here… https://crazywisdomjournal.squarespace.com/thecrazywisdomjournalonline/4w9fba2z3szp4hjsmlfmgzh3grdba2

08/21/2026

Mindy Eisenberg founded Yoga Moves MS, a nonprofit adaptive yoga organization, over 20 years ago, providing free classes to those impacted by multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and other neuromuscular disorders. Her inspiration? Growing up with a mother with multiple sclerosis who spent the better part of twenty-seven years in bed paired with a profound belief in the healing impact of a regular yoga practice. Read the article here…https://crazywisdomjournal.squarespace.com/thecrazywisdomjournalonline/688rg3673gmzywt6aa6m3w3mth4wb7
# neuromusculardisorders

08/11/2026

The Mahons don’t endeavor to build their client’s dream home. “We prefer to build their ‘legacy home’ to be passed down for generations,” said Andrea Mahon. The goal is anchored in something more tangible than today’s dreams. “We build homes to last, but more so, to matter,” Mike Mahon added. And that is what the Mahons work so hard toward. In 2006, Mike Mahon founded Adaptive Building Solutions (ABS) here in Ann Arbor to be part of the zeitgeist. “I knew it was the perfect place to start a business that focuses on sustainability.” Read the article here… https://crazywisdomjournal.squarespace.com/thecrazywisdomjournalonline/jp9gsja895jgs7zg8nybz3p3wlayd6?rq=Adaptive
# AdaptiveBuildingSolutions

08/04/2026

Rather, my sanguine stance regarding the possibility of AI destroying our species grows out of my fledgling understanding—rising occasionally to melancholic acceptance—that much that happens in life is literally out of my hands. Nevertheless, besides the existential one, I do have some grave misgivings about AI.
Read the article here… https://crazywisdomjournal.squarespace.com/thecrazywisdomjournalonline/8ydtwj59twww83bftjwbnhnh66l2em

08/01/2026

The last days of summer are headed our way! Enjoy them with a cup of tea and a copy of the August Crazy Wisdom Monthly. Find the Flow with Katherine Munter, have a conversation with Big Bull of the Domino's Bison Herd with Peggy River Singer, and get excited for the 10th Ann Arbor Jazz Fest with Anna Gersh. Plus, the August calendar of events going on around town, our community spotlight, book picks of the month, a sneak peek at the fall issue, and more! Read the issue here…https://crazywisdomjournal.squarespace.com/cw-monthly-august-162
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07/28/2026

In 1991, Klement founded Architectural Resource, one of the most sustainable architecture firms in Ann Arbor. But his firm didn’t start out that way. Michael Klement additionally credits his wife for the inspiration to shift toward sustainability. When they moved into their new home in 2004, it was discovered that she suffered from multiple chemical sensitivities. Klement became aware of how many elements of their new home were probable culprits. “In our business we would determine our client’s choices by three criteria: do they like it, can they afford it, and can we get it?” Klement shared. “Never did we ask, ‘will it kill them?’
Read the article here… https://crazywisdomjournal.squarespace.com/thecrazywisdomjournalonline/za5cbl28dwtsz886mfb5nss7fhakg8

07/21/2026

Daniel DeSena is a social worker and psychotherapist who has become active in leading male embodiment and self-mastery workshops locally, and also nationally on Zoom. He is passionate about the intersection of spirituality, meditation, energy work, martial arts, sexuality, and embodiment. Bill Zirinsky sat down with DeSena to learn more about how he views and teaches authentic masculinity. Read the article here… https://crazywisdomjournal.squarespace.com/thecrazywisdomjournalonline/44x5tzmy8593twb2a3wdxp2n4n8y8k