2.26.20 Lent Begins
It was a wet one yesterday for Fat Tuesday. I was in my galoshes all day thinking of the corner and the folks of Columbia. I’ve not been going out … Continue Reading 2.26.20 Lent Begins
2.24.20 Hot and Cold
Warm. chilly. hot. Another one of those in-between days when a puffy winter overcoat is needed one moment and excessive the next as the sun reappears. A neighbor stopped by … Continue Reading 2.24.20 Hot and Cold
2.19.20 Pop!
Bounding down the hill. Low-hanging limbs. A sudden “pop!”… And I looked down to see my yellow balloon limp! A bit carefless on my walk down as the piney trees … Continue Reading 2.19.20 Pop!
2.18.20 Up Close
How do you wave in the midst of an extended corner conversation? Someone who is well-known to many from my church and lives in the neighborhood stopped by. We re-met. … Continue Reading 2.18.20 Up Close
2.14.20 Valentine’s
I couldn’t resist the chance to be out there on Valentine’s Day. A little later than usual. Unfortunately, I didn’t have my regular mittens and hat. So my fingers were … Continue Reading 2.14.20 Valentine’s
2.12.20 Blue Heron
“It’s only the beginning.” I got this sense today that these months are the foundation for a broader expedition. The practice of waving is the extended start to years … Continue Reading 2.12.20 Blue Heron
2.11.20 Soul Space
Hi, Friends, We’ve gotten off to a particularly sloggy start to this week yesterday with not much end in sight until Friday. And there were bad weather days Wednesday-Friday last … Continue Reading 2.11.20 Soul Space
2.7.20 Wisdom Rains
“Wisdom is like the rain. Its source is limitless, but it comes down according to the season.” — Rumi I’m writing to you in the midst of a little squall. I … Continue Reading 2.7.20 Wisdom Rains
2.4.20 Special Election
Voting yesterday at Vantage House. Folks are often thinking I am running for office, so they may have particularly thought that for Special Election Tuesday. I was able to stop … Continue Reading 2.4.20 Special Election
2.3.20 Early Spring
Sounds like the groundhog saw his shadow yesterday leading to an early spring. And the early spring got started early…today. It was toward the mid-60s out there, mostly sunny skies. … Continue Reading 2.3.20 Early Spring
1.30.20 The Next Turn
How do you know when you are taking the next right step, the next turn in the right direction? The light changes, your foot moves on the pedal and before … Continue Reading 1.30.20 The Next Turn
1.29.20 Near and Far
I went to an informational meeting for non-profits today. I was surprised at the end as a woman looked at my nametag: “Oh, I went to the pet blessing at … Continue Reading 1.29.20 Near and Far
1.28.20 Sky Opening
The sky opened up. It was this beautiful pocket of light in the clouds. Reminding me of the ways the Spirit continues to shine through the places in me that … Continue Reading 1.28.20 Sky Opening
1.27.20 The Serious Church
“Your church is so….serious!” I wasn’t sure what to make of this description. I met a really nice Elementary school parent and her son who live in the neighborhood. I … Continue Reading 1.27.20 The Serious Church
1.20.20 Beloved Community
Friday took me down. I woke with 101.5 fever and chills. I’m recovering. I made it to church yesterday with a nap thereafter. Today, I was slated to spend the … Continue Reading 1.20.20 Beloved Community
1.15.20 Welcome Home
So many of the people that turn on to Vantage Point Road are heading home. I continue to see so many of the same cars and faces making the turn … Continue Reading 1.15.20 Welcome Home
