For the Christian community, we are about halfway through Lent. I wrote this for a video reflection shared by the Second Congregational Church in Londonderry, VT. Unless it is pouring down rain, I walk nearly every day. Some days my walk is … [Read more]
Easter – $1.00
The shopping flyer in my inbox this morning read, Everything Easter from $1.00. I didn't know it was that easy or that cheap. Someone should have told Jesus. … [Read more]
Incomplete Prayers
In whatever way we do, we pray for the people of Ukraine. For those who, literally, are running for their lives. For those seeking whatever protection a subway station offers. For those who turn away from safety to face down aggressors. For those … [Read more]
Lessons From A 7 Year Old
Last week we had our 7 year old grandson with us for a week. A week filled with books and games and questions and skiing and playing in the snow. Tiring? Yes. 7 year olds have a tremendous amount of energy. Wonderful? Absolutely. I am already … [Read more]
Once Upon A Time
This morning, walking the dog after I had read through today’s headlines in the news, I found myself thinking about the stories we tell ourselves. About who we are. Victim or repairer. About where we have been. Cared for or ignored. About where … [Read more]
Hibernation
About my age, he has lived in Vermont his entire life. His parents owned and operated one of the now defunct Vermont dairy farms. (At one point in time, there were more cows in Vermont than people.) He was glad January was over. He said. It was … [Read more]
