Monthly Archives: December 2018

I don’t wait well.  I suppose I do okay if I know how long the wait is, or if I have something to occupy the time.  If I am alone, there’s the phone, with ready access to an endless scroll … Continue reading →

I remember the storm. The power was out. The rain was beating against the windows. Gusts of wind howled fiercely. As darkness fell, we huddled together under blankets for warmth. One little candle flickered bravely on the table. It was … Continue reading →

When our family got our first television, I was eight years old. I remember sitting in front of it on the floor with my “mouse ears” on and singing M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E. How entertaining! Ed Sullivan, Red Skelton, George Burns and … Continue reading →

We all know and love the Christmas story. I’ve heard it and celebrated it my whole life. It is the MOST AWESOME STORY EVER. “And she gave birth to her firstborn son, and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid … Continue reading →

Originally posted on December 14, 2016  We share this in loving memory of our friend, Terry. When I was a child, I kept pestering my parents for a bike. All my friends had one, why not me? It turns out … Continue reading →

It’s a shame most American’s don’t observe St. Nicholas Day.  For some children in Europe, today is the major day for receiving gifts rather than Christmas.  I think my favorite celebration is in the Netherlands where Sinterklaas arrives by boat … Continue reading →

You’ve probably heard someone mention the “Butterfly Effect.” I’d like to tell you about the origin of the phrase. In 1961 MIT meteorologist Edward Lorenz was using an early computer to study weather prediction. The system of partial differential equations … Continue reading →

Two simple words, but many interpretations.  Are we talking cooking, baking, or having your blood start to boil over?  To us Advent sojourners, it is talking about our hearts.  This “now”, this present coming of Christ. Guess what “stir up” … Continue reading →

When I was a little girl, I didn’t like waiting for Christmas.  I longed for Santa to come because he would bring a beautiful sparkling Christmas tree.  Now either my Mom was very clever, or I was very gullible, but … Continue reading →

During the summer, I encouraged three of my friends, non-swimmers to meet me at the pool for swim lessons. What I discovered was becoming Olympic swimmers was not their goal (nor my ability to teach those skills), but rather to … Continue reading →