Chewing on Words…a guest post

From my earliest memory, I have loved books. All kinds of books. I love the sight of them on shelves. I love the sound a new book makes when you open it for the first time. I love the smell of ink on … Read more...

Family Portraits #3: Uncle Charles

This is third in a series of about twenty family portraits I am attempting as a 'kick-start' to the compilation of some sort of memoir for my grandchildren. It began as a Community Writing Project … Read more...

It’s For the Birds (or Should I Say ‘From?’)…

So, I'm really truly sorry for the whiny post last week about our multiple days of fog here on the central coast. Those to the east of us this weekend have suffered far worse weather-related angst.And … Read more...

When God Asks the Questions: what do you want me to do for you?

Light at the end of the tunnel...The Old Biltmore Hotel, Santa Barbara CA October 2011 This reflection comes from a sermon by Pastor Don Johnson on Luke 18:35-43 - the healing of the blind man by the … Read more...

Family Portraits: #2 – Auntie Mae

I don't have a photo in my computer files of Auntie Mae, but this is me, my mom and her sister (the famous Aunt Eileen from Family Portrait #1) on the day of my youngest brother's funeral in October, … Read more...

A Foggy Day…

Joining with these friends tonight with a bit of free writing - so free that I'm not at all sure where it's headed. Shall we find out? If I had my druthers, THIS is the kind of day I would … Read more...

When God Asks the Questions: do you see this woman?

A Prayer for the BrokenheartedOffered in worship at Montecito Covenant ChurchSunday morning, October 23, 2011in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness MonthLuke 7:36-50“Show your face, God of … Read more...

Five Minute Friday: Beyond

Another of Lisa-Jo's weekly invitations to stop and drop - 5 minutes of unedited writing on a theme. This week the one-word prompt?  BEYOND. Who knows what will come out?? FIVE minutes - that's all … Read more...

When God Asks the Questions: do you want to be made well?

 Reflections and ripples on the Frio, September 2011Thirty-eight years, I've laid on this mat.Every day, this same spot.Weak and waiting.Wondering if today might be the day.My body simply will not do … Read more...