Quiet for the Weekend – June 29/30, 2012

"Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord?     Who may stand in his holy place? Those who have clean hands and a pure heart,     who do not put their trust in an idol     or swear by … Read more...

At the Marina: a Photo Essay

It was a beautiful morning - clear skies right from the get-go,warm sunshine,gentle breeze. A perfect day to treat ourselves to lunch out  at the local marina. Although boat culture is not our … Read more...

TSP Book Club: Scared of the Dark

She wanted to play hide and seek.In the dark.This child of the light,who loves to stride and run her way through life,she wanted to go into the closet,turn out the lightand, 'shhh...be quiet,' and … Read more...

Quiet for the Weekend-June 23/24, 2012

"For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known." 1 Corinthians 13:12 “Maybe the only thing each … Read more...

Sunny Summer Afternoon: A Photo Essay

Joining with Michelle DeRusha and her invitation to sit and savor summertime. It comes on Fridays and it's delightful and refreshing. Check it out: Sunshine today, almost all day long, … Read more...

Five Minute Friday: RISK

It's been a few weeks - and I've missed it. Every Friday, Lisa-Jo Baker invites us to stop, drop and write for 5 minutes of unedited thinking on the prompt for the week. It's a fun community, with … Read more...

The TSP Book Club: Taking Heart

 She lied.It turns out we ARE supposed to read these morning pages.Well, I'd love to see her try and read mine,paltry though they may be.I can't read them - that's how bad my handwriting truly … Read more...

“This Difficult Friendship” – Living in Bodies

And the body, what about the body?Sometimes it is my favorite child, uncivilized... And sometimes my body disgusts me.Filling and emptying, it disgusts me... This long struggle to be at homein the … Read more...

Quiet for the Weekend – June 16/17, 2012

“Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone.  And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.  And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly … Read more...