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
Tag: Light and darkness
the wild and starry sky
they talk about how lovely it is, the sky, and how this phenomenon or that is about to happen and how we all should go out and Observe I get a little crazy at this, the idea of something like Halley's comet happening only once in my lifetime is too much weight to bear… Continue reading the wild and starry sky
your next breath
when the battle is over and all that is left is the dust from the artillery now quiet and burying those who have been lost when the battle is over and they say a prayer over the grave of the one you loved when the battle is over and you've lost the fight… Continue reading your next breath
the extinguished light
I stand cloaked in the words that threaten to envelop me if I do not give them breath and life and still I stand hesitant unsure of the tempest that will come if they are given voice for though I love the rain, the storm both frightens and thrills me, I seek shelter… Continue reading the extinguished light
Parting the Fog
A cold, gray, foggy day in Georgia. Tucked away in the warmth of home. This evening we ventured out in it and as we were about to get in the car to head home after dark, the littles exclaimed their surprise that it was still foggy. "Look! It's even foggier than it was earlier!" Cooter… Continue reading Parting the Fog
Comfort in the Darkness
Sunday night we were reminded that the longest night of the year is coming. In less than two weeks now. Of all the 365/366 nights of the year, it is the longest. Shortest day. Longest night. Winter Solstice. However you put it, that's a lot of darkness. Just thinking about the other side of that… Continue reading Comfort in the Darkness
disorienting days of darkness
We had the great fun and adventure of making a road trip from middle Georgia to Alabama today to be with folks we love, friends and family, to celebrate new life and a birthday. Cooter was very excited because he has never been out of state. At least that I can recall. I haven't slept… Continue reading disorienting days of darkness
Piddlin’ and Putterin’ Around
It's been one of those weekends. I only had a couple of things on the "agenda," leaving a lot of room in the margins for getting together with my sister Mess Cat and her family. Or not. Whatever. Free time. That has become a precious commodity around here. So it was a nice surprise. Several… Continue reading Piddlin’ and Putterin’ Around
I Might Need A Nap 