The Mystery of Faith…

There are days when I think that God has aninteresting sense of humor.Today is one of those days.I am writing in another space today,and I want to invite you to click over there to check it out. This … Read more...

31 Days in which I Am Saved by Beauty – Day 22

Seemed like time for a survey, of sorts.Only a very small one, of course.And maybe not the last one in this series, either.Today, I am traveling to northern Californiafor a spiritual directors' … Read more...

31 Days in which I Am Saved by Beauty – Day 21

Sitting in the swing one evening about ten days ago, I noticed a little bit of color creeping onto the western edge of the clouds.So I took a little look around the sky.Sometimes it's hard to know … Read more...

Quiet for the Weekend – October 19-21, 2012

"Praise the LORD, my soul;all my inmost being, praise his holy name.Praise the LORD, my soul,and forget not all his benefits --who forgives all your sinsand heals all your diseaseswho redeems your … Read more...

31 Days in which I Am Saved by Beauty – Day 20 AND 5 Minute Friday – LOOK!

Every Friday, she pulls one out of the hat.A word or a short phrase.And we're supposed to set the timerand free-write in response to that prompt.Lisa-Jo Baker is dang good at this prompting … Read more...

31 Days in which I Am Saved by Beauty – Day 19

Today we got frustrated,and disappointed,and enraptured --all at the same time. We drove across town to the Old Mission.Our assignment?Get fingerprinted,so that a background check could be run,so that … Read more...

31 Days in which I Am Saved by Beauty – Day 18

Depending upon the time of day,walking at Butterfly Beachcan be a very different experience.Earlier this week, I wrote about the joys of both sitting and walking in this spot.And this is what it … Read more...

31 Days in which I Am Saved by Beauty – Day 17

Since Lilly started pre-school in September,her grandfather has been volunteeringevery week,on Wednesdays --the very day we cared for herfor over two years.He spends about four hours --helping with … Read more...

31 Days in which I Am Saved by Beauty – Day 16

It was darkening by the time I returned from the store.That's happening a lot earlier these days,and I am not pleased.I love the sun.I love a reasonable amount of heat.I like long days,with lingering … Read more...