Monthly Archives: November 2018

We so often find the extraordinary in the ordinary. A phone call that might even be initially perceived as an annoying interruption. I guess I am one of those strange birds that always answers my phone. Of course, I am … Continue reading →

What does that word bring to your mind? Are you thinking about the Middle Eastern Republic that’s been much in the news lately? No, maybe not. Perhaps the slang version – you turkey – referring to a dud, a loser, … Continue reading →

This title suggestion is Biblical, not just something your mother shared with you before you got married. Ephesians 4:26 “Don’t let the sun go down on your anger.”  Paul wrote to the folks in Ephesus with the purpose of trying … Continue reading →

Originally posted on November 18, 2017 As I rub the sleep out of my eyes into the gift of a new day, I realize that even before my feet hit the floor, my brain is humming a sweet tune; “Be … Continue reading →

Last weekend, we remembered the men and women who served in the defense of our country. It is our solemn task to remember these sacrifices. One that serves to remind us of the acts of bravery and selflessness that these … Continue reading →

I had the joy of hearing the Choristers of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, in concert earlier this year. Only the boys were on tour which meant they performed music with only alto and treble voices. Perhaps a third of the … Continue reading →

Can we humans improve on the beauty of nature? I know; there are lots of plastic surgeons that believe they can, but I’m not talking about aging humans. I’m talking about the beauty of nature in the sense of a … Continue reading →

It starts with a simple, basic disagreement. Next, add a half a tablespoon of stubbornness. Pour in a quarter cup of self-righteousness. A half-cup of ego. Aggressive words, accusations, stereotypes – all of these, you add to taste. Before you … Continue reading →

No, I’m not heading back to work. No typewriters or keyboards involved here. However… I recently read that for centuries, members of religious orders maintained regular, formal times for prayer. They called this the “Daily Office”.  The Daily Office called … Continue reading →

I first heard this word and its meaning about forty years ago. According to Webster’s Dictionary, it means: 1. To induce someone to convert to one’s faith;  2. To recruit someone to join one’s party, institution or cause.  Interesting to … Continue reading →