A Mother’s Miracle
On the day I turned sixteen, I tasted freedom for the first time. With a brand new driver’s license in my wallet, and a car key in my hand, I carefully backed out of the driveway, into the expectant world that awaited me. During those first few days of liberty, my mother told me to go visit […]
Joy
It is October and my heart is suddenly enflamed with the simple joy of change. The leaves of the trees are crisper and now beginning to rustle in the breezes. Some leaves have already let go and are brightening the landscape with spots of red and gold. Firewood, apple cider, cinnamon whisks, and pumpkins appear […]
Wedding Toast – Jan. 21, 2019
St. John tells how, at Cana’s wedding feast, The water-pots poured wine in such amount That by his sober count There were a hundred gallons at the least. It made no earthly sense, unless to show How whatsoever love elects to bless Brims to a sweet excess That can without depletion overflow. Which is to […]
Family and Enlightenment
As we practiced Advent waiting, celebrating the beautiful ceremonies of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and finally welcoming the Light of Epiphany, we also shared the challenges of holiday travel and gift-giving. And the challenge of gathering with extended family. There is a saying, attributed to Ram Dass: “If you think you’re enlightened, spend a […]
