A birthday is celebrated at the completion of a year – so when I turn 49 this month today, I will be entering into my 50th year. Biblically speaking, this will be my Year of Jubilee. I did a little reading about the practice of the Year of Jubilee in anticipation of the coming year, … More Jubilee, or 7 x 7
“To err is human, to loaf is Parisian” ~ Victor Hugo “Paris is a city where time is best spent by doing nothing.” – Erich Maria Remarque Moments, thoughts, and things from Paris – the final stop on our trip…
“My heart’s in the Highlands, my heart is not here;My heart’s in the Highlands a-chasing the deer;A-chasing the wild-deer, and following the roe,My heart’s in the Highlands wherever I go.”― Robert Burns Moments, thoughts, and things from Oban, Glasgow, Edinburgh and The Castles…
“To be born in Wales, not with a silver spoon in your mouth, but with music in your blood and with poetry in your soul, is a privilege indeed.”― Brian Harris “Some are born Welsh. Some achieve Welshness. I am going to thrust myself upon Wales.” – Jasper Rees Moments, thoughts, and things from Wales (Tenby, … More On a little voyage – part two: Wales
I have heard it said that a holiday is experienced in 3 distinct phases. One might even suggest it’s actually 3 holidays – the one you take in your dreams, the one you live through, and the one you remember. Our plans took shape over many evenings spent with our good friends, visiting and sharing … More On a little voyage – part one: England
We are launching kids now. They are gathering their things, and their wits, and making plans, and leaving. Just one now, but soon another, and then I guess it snowballs. I’m not naive – I realize they will likely ping-pong back and forth for a bit but essentially, they are being pulled by the irresistible … More Access
My therapist replied that perhaps I needed to challenge myself a little more when I answered her question with, “I really enjoy walking… I can listen to music or a podcast, or just the sounds of my little town.” I had already declared that swimming wasn’t for me, as I felt too blind without my … More Spark
In 1999, my grandparents celebrated their 50th anniversary, and my aunt and uncle their 25th. At the time, I believed those milestones were reserved for the mature and, well, more senior members of the family. I recall the anniversary celebrations that took place that summer, and marvelled at the commitment, patience, fortitude, and grace it … More Silver Bells
Jehovah Shalom, The God who brings peaceYou have created us intricatelyWe are known from long before our first gasp and are seen beyond our last ragged exhaleEvery step and stage is known by youIn complexity and intricacy you have designed us and bear witness to our growth and developmentOh Curator of change who remains unchangingWe, … More A prayer for parents of teens
BUTTERFLY If I’m being honest, I would have to admit that I have become more closely acquainted with bitterness over the past few years than at any other time in my life. It has become difficult to see past hurts and cold shoulders, even unintentional ones…maybe especially unintentional ones. How could you not know? How … More Nine
Wind and Bone 