making sense of life in the details
A Blessing for a 2020 Thanksgiving Loving God, we thank you for the good this year has brought, for our health and jobs and homes, for our friends and our families, for the things we’ve learned and the clarity we’ve received in a time of trial. We thank you for your provision and for giving us... Continue Reading →
Today I heard a homily from our beloved deacon and, even more so than in his words, I felt the force of his message really just in his presence alone. Our deacon lost his wife almost two months ago, and he is in the haze of grief that only those who have walked that road... Continue Reading →
apple green kitchen walls pinecones that smell of cinnamon bare feet walking on smooth floors tangy greek yogurt and icy blackberries lungs that fill and empty sun shining through windows mushy dog who holds my gaze flannel and fleece quiet and calm hot coffee and cold milk honey yellow pillow, sky blue... Continue Reading →
Last night, I dreamed that a car took me to a home I haven’t visited in years. As I walked to the door, I was unsure of why I was even there, but I was greeted and ushered inside by friends with lots of love and care. The children inside the house had not aged... Continue Reading →
