Seeds of Love December 23, 2017 I wrote this piece two years ago, the first Christmas after my father died. Placing it here once more in the hope that it…
Advent Speed Versus Christmas Speed (and the Case of the Yellow Ramekins) December 20, 2017 There are two speeds: Advent-speed and Christmas-speed. I don’t know about you, but around mid-December the former fades. Thanks for the memories—fireside readings with…
Christmas at Camp Marah December 15, 2017 I’m a namer. Shortly after we moved into this RV, my husband asked me what we were going to call it, knowing full well…
Room for Joy December 8, 2017 At times, the simplicity imposed upon us by both the house fire and our temporary living quarters feels like a gift brimming with meaning…
Greater Than December 4, 2017 It is no-screen Sunday, and I am tired. Nevertheless, I cannot let the evening pass without wishing the Interwebs a most happy and blessed…
The Waiting Way (And a Recipe) December 1, 2017 “I need the church to remind me of reality: time is not a commodity that I control, manage, or consume. The practice of liturgical…