Light, Merry and Bright
Soon I am going to take my annual Christmas break from blogging until after the New Year. Sure, I could write story after story to describe the Winter Wonderland that is created here in the heart of my own community.…
Passing it On
I don't think there was ever any question in my mind or the minds of my siblings that my parents weren't believing people. As young children and adolescents we were taken to Sunday School and church at Maryland Presbyterian where…
Valuing the Downtime
I recently came upon a new word that I rather like! I saw it on the website of a spiritual center I've enjoyed getting acquainted with. The word may speak to every one of us in it's unique way. Does…
Creative Assistance
"The most regretful people... felt the call to creative work... and gave to it neither power nor time." ~ Mary Oliver Some weeks ago I was speaking on the phone with someone about writing and how it's difficult to know…
Circles of Support
When the pandemic struck, due to social distancing restrictions, I was stopped in my tracks from meeting people in my new community. For the first time in more than a year I am finally able to gather with a group…
Power of a Planted Seed
A seed neither fears light nor darkness, but uses both to grow.” ` Unknown Today, I am going to share what seems like an inconceivable story of hope and revival. It makes me ponder the importance of never giving up. A…
Alive with Joy
Happy Easter, Everyone! I'm feeling joyful. If you believe in the Easter story which goes from crucifixion to resurrection, it gives one hope that our own lives can be revived and renewed even after a very difficult season such as…
Blessings from Afar
"Ash Wednesday is full of joy...the source of all sorrow is the illusion that of ourselves we are only anything but dust." - Thomas Merton The pandemic has touched our lives in so many ways. Some months ago I was…
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…
Yet To Do List
0 HAPPY 2021! I've decided to make a different sort of New Years resolution list this year. My goal is to start with a blank slate and see if I can fill it up with things I have Never…