Like you I am weary. I am tired of remembering to pick up a mask each time I walk out the door. I am tired of watching where I am walking and where you are walking and of crossing the street so we don’t pass each other too close together. I am … [Read more]
Advent 2020
Today marks the first day of Advent. As tradition dictates, (At least our tradition) Our Advent wreath finds its place on our dining room table. Purple ribbon and purple candles. Electric candles, which will be turned on each evening between now … [Read more]
What Would You Say?
3:15 a.m. I am suddenly awake. My sleep interrupted by a headline I had seen earlier in the evening as I scrolled through my social media feed. The headline was about a doctor who had tell relatives they needed to say their goodbyes to loved ones … [Read more]
Clearing The Way
I forget exactly how he said it, but I remember the point. And, I forget what we were talking about or making a decision about, but we were clear about what we needed to do. And, we anticipated there would be opposition and/or some who would … [Read more]
Still A Long Way to Go
I went to bed around Midnight last night. I was “electioned” out and it was clear updated results would be slow in coming. I was right. I am (like everyone else) still waiting. But one thing is clear. Nearly half of our country voted for Donald … [Read more]
The Stories We Tell Ourselves
It happened again. This time it was a random comment I heard on the radio while driving home. The radio conversation went one way. My thoughts went another. The comment was this: The stories we tell ourselves remind us of who we are. What are … [Read more]
