Creative Blessings
Where the spirit does not work with the hand there is no art. — Leonardo da Vinci Over Mother's Day Weekend there was a wonderful Flower Sale at the United Methodist Church I attend in town. I made a purchase…
Mid-Year Rejuvenation
Its so very hard to believe we are nearly midway through 2021. In the previous post, I mentioned how a group I am connected with have begun to meet in person once again and how good that feels. One of…
At Day’s End
I called a friend whom I've known since we were both twelve years old to check in on her. She was born with a physically debilitating condition, but she's an example of incredible strength of spirit. It's what has gotten…
Sis, I Love Your Heart
As a pioneering heart patient never expected to live, I do my best to exist in a way conducive to my own good health. Life is a gift. February is heart health month. The American Heart Association has declared…
Laying Down Key Words
" ...a nation not broken, just simply unfinished..." - Amanda Gordon - American poet Oh how beautifully meaningful the words of poetress Amanda Gordon were at the Inauguration ceremony of the 46th President of the United States. Her countenance…
Twin Creations
Life is like art. You have to work hard to keep it simple and still have meaning. " - Charles de Lint There's a project that I've decided to jump onboard with! I like it's positive objectives. It's called the…
Unifying Our Communities
The more I read about the idea of gathering in small groups to build stronger neighborhoods such as suggested on a variety of websites like GraceTable the more enamored I become with this concept. When we live in strong communities…
Room in the Heart for More
"Home is but a room in the heart." My last visit to this community which was at least ten years ago was rather bittersweet. One of my beloved college friends whom I'd come with didn't have many days left on…
On the Stump: Part 2
Come! Come to the Table! The church experience has creatively been transformed into new ways of worship in this time of pandemic. Don't believe me? Visit some of the videos from this summer from the Heart of Steamboat United Methodist…
Lifesavers
"The greatest thing one can do besides creating a life is to save one." - Abraham Lincoln You know, it really is the little things that mean a lot. The other day I made numerous attempts, from early morning into…