I recently returned from walking the Camino de Santiago, beginning in Sarria and ending at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, where tradition says James is buried. The Camino is both a physical and spiritual trail. It’s walked by thousands, most with tired feet,...
We are familiar with “Red Letter Editions” of the Bible that highlight the words of Jesus. In this parody, I have contrasted ten of Jesus' teachings with what I’ve called the Gold Letter Edition (GLE) of the Empire Deluxe Version (EDV), re-imagining them as though he...
I'm excited to share about a personal, healing project I have been working on for a few years. As I have been taking photos of the river during my walks, I began writing poetry to express what I learn and feel as I seek to hear what God wants to teach me. This is a...
How can we know what is real, when so much information surrounding us is false, deceitful, obscene, or made for “reality TV” clicks? Such propaganda, including reality tv, is carefully crafted for ratings, and to boost the ratings and clicks, the crazier the better....
As the sun moved closer to the horizon, I witnessed the brilliant array of colors reflecting on the still waters of the river. Ahhh. My peaceful place, that both grounds and uplifts me. It is not unusual for me to post pictures of sunsets at the river, as I have...
I couldn’t get to the dock today because the river was overflowing. Flooded. As I looked around, I noticed yellow caution tape preventing access to the flooded parking lot and stairs. The bridge accessing the dock could barely be seen underneath many feet of water. As...
I recently returned from Ireland and learned that rivers speak to me in that beautiful country, just as they do in my country. The accent may be slightly different, but I can clearly understand a river’s message in any country. As I walked miles along the Avonmore...
At precisely this time, 48 years ago, I was running some last-minute errands in preparation for our wedding, which would be happening later at 3:00 pm, December 14, 1974. I was at the store with a friend trying to find a blue garter (what a stupid tradition that...
Do you remember God’s first recorded words to humankind? After their creation, Gen 1:28 records, “God blessed them and said to them….” God’s first communication to His beloved was a blessing. Remember that. Luke 24:36-53 remains one of my favorite accounts of Jesus. I...
I moved to Connecticut in July. That is when I first met the goose who lived down by the river. I walk along the Connecticut River daily, and this goose brought me comfort each day. I can’t be sure, but I believe God put him there just for me. You see, he arrived the...
I often share about my lovely new town and the peaceful view of the river from my front window. I love to walk my dog through the field across the street, lingering along the shore.I stop to greet the goose that has been my friend since the time I moved here. I think...
Anticipating Father’s Day is hard for me, and likely for many of you. I enjoy most holidays, but this one always gets me. I miss my husband, who was the safe, wise, and strong place for our kids (and me). I miss my dad, whose huge smile, kidney-chopper hugs, and...