from this vantage point in the rare quiet moment between I heard the low rumble of conversations from across the hall and down the stairs the words were not discernible but the goodness in what was said and what was being heard was music of the finest caliber actively waiting building friendships sharing stories tools… Continue reading tapestry
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Behind Closed Doors
It was overcast and rainy today. So we stayed in like you do. With even a couple of times venturing outside, things still got a little wacky today. Folks were grumpy. I might have overreacted to spilled water. The dog barked way too much at the cat outside and anytime someone made a sudden move.… Continue reading Behind Closed Doors
When Cable is a Necessity
I happened upon a Steve Harvey video on YouTube that was more serious than most I'd seen of his. (Yes, watching those have become a sanity-feeding thing. I don't question it if it works.) I watched it, and the title said it all--"You Can't Watch This Without Getting Emotional." Absolutely right. I got emotional. And… Continue reading When Cable is a Necessity
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday another page torn off the calendar and tucked away to use for scratch paper when I need to jot something down not much has changed since yesterday except now I can wear the white shoes that I haven't owned for about five or six years (and what is that about--I used to welcome… Continue reading Easter Sunday
What Prayer Can Be
Sunday evening at the end of Evening Prayer, a young man in our midst whom I respect and treasure very much offered to say the prayers for the night. He asked if there were any prayer concerns. Our Princess spoke up and looked over at me as if seeking approval for her request. She shared… Continue reading What Prayer Can Be
Epiphany
I wrote this to share at Coffeehouse Carols Sunday a week ago--these thoughts that stayed close to my heart after a phone conversation with a dear friend. May this day of Light and Love give you hope during this darkest season. “We ask for the light. But then we can’t handle what it shows… Continue reading Epiphany
Goodness…..one Cup at a Time
You might remember me sharing about a coffee shop in our community where all kinds of good things are happening. This is where my children have grown up playing and laughing and making good friends. We have met some of our best friends in that space. At one time or another I and my oldest… Continue reading Goodness…..one Cup at a Time
Flip the Flag
Miss Sophie and I went for a walk late this evening, after the sun was well behind the trees and there was a lovely breeze blowing, dissipating some of the heat from the day. As we walked down the cul-de-sac, I noticed a flag up on a mailbox, and in that moment, I wished we… Continue reading Flip the Flag
created in the Image
let no man put asunder what God has joined together-- this community, knitted in the womb of an idea, and these people as they work towards bringing the Kingdom here and now this place where the stranger is welcomed and made a guest of honor he whispers as he meets another new face "I probably… Continue reading created in the Image
Giving Thanks for the Soup Maker
Tonight I sat and listened to the wise words of a woman, my friend, who is moving on to the next chapter in her life in the next few weeks. As the people around the tables sat and talked about how she had led/let us, as a community, try new things--to work for the benefit of… Continue reading Giving Thanks for the Soup Maker
I Might Need A Nap 