Legacy Stories
"We shape our buildings, thereafter, our buildings shape us." ~ Winston Churchill Although I can claim no credit for it, it warms my heart to know men from my family have helped build houses of worship giving a place to…
A Year Long Journey
Have you ever taken a year to study a book? I'm about to wrap up this experience. I and a small learning circle of people from Mays Chapel United Methodist Church have been on a quest pondering the writings of…
A Wrap on a Fulfilling Week
Welcome back to the conclusion of one very fulfilling week in the writing life of yours truly which took place at Drew University Theological School, pictured above. If you missed out on the previous posts in this summer meanderings series,…
Being Who I Am
"Be who you are and be that well." ~ St. Francis of Assisi I'd decided the week of the two writers conferences, I'd let my spirit lead me to what felt right and good. I had an urge to stay…
Clearing the Way
If you read my first two blog posts in this series about my travels on Pentecost Sunday, welcome back! If not, get caught up by going back to the previous blogs called Front Porch Scenery and Amish Highways and Byways. *********…
Front Porch Scenery
On Pentacost Sunday a few weeks ago I rose early and headed northward from Maryland passing by the large highway sign that said "Welcome to Pennsylvania: Pursue your Happiness!" The first delightful stop that day was made in Mount…
Sow Commonality
"Time spent among the trees is time never wasted." ~ Unknown Last week, I was drawn to Towson Unitarian Universalist Church (TUUC), a place my father built back in the late 1960s, approximately fifty years ago. Ever since I've returned…
Window of Opportunity
When an window of opportunity presents itself, don't pull down the shade. ~ Tom Peters A few months ago I saw an advertisement for Writing for Your Life Spiritual Writers Conference. I read all about it, and wanted to know more! One…
Serenity or Convenience?
"Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations." ~ Unknown Lately I have been pondering contentment versus comfort. Last spring I established a new Sunday routine which paid off valuable benefits in terms of contentment. I began walking to church rather…
Life Long Learning: About Easter
As they say, you learn something new every day. I recently read some facts I didn't know before about donkeys, of all things! This bit of knowledge came to me just in time for Palm Sunday. What a cute little…