Spring has sprung here in NY. https://www.instagram.com/p/BTcCrq_BF7z/?taken-by=terilucas Our dogwood is blooming, the hyacinths are about done, the hydrangeas and mountain laurel are starting to leaf out, the mocking birds and robins are nesting in the dogwood and arbor respectively. I've unintentionally witnessed sparrows mating by looking out the window at just the right moment. I … Continue reading Whirling
Category: reflections
As you may know
In both Creation stories in the book of Genesis God Created the physical world, giving it form, function, whimsy, oddity, and people. It is the people who are entrusted with the care of the physical world. God gave us, and therefore dignified work. Most work is good, giving us the opportunity to grow closer to … Continue reading As you may know
Baking & Creativity
Like many I have more than one creative outlet. Quilting is my passion, and I like to bake. There is something about the process of baking that helps clear my head, and get ready for the next thing. I get into baking with an ability to make a wide variety of items over the course … Continue reading Baking & Creativity
The Real Thing
One of my earliest memories of going to Church is way back in the early 70's we were in the choir loft - for what reason I'm not sure it may have been three little girls, or the Church was crowded, whatever. This particular morning during the homily the Priest, using a film projector, … Continue reading The Real Thing
Peeling the Layers Back
Luke 6 I went looking for this: Luke 6:38 "Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.” Finding the rest of Luke 6 and oh so … Continue reading Peeling the Layers Back
Quilting as Prayer
Like the art of quilt making itself the paths are many, and all lead in the same direction, a completed quilt. Well that's the hope anyway. Prayer is much the same, there are different ways of praying, and all lead to God. Some quilts are quick, and easy. Like the prayers as I walk into … Continue reading Quilting as Prayer
On Being Responsible
"We need reminders, not new teaching" to quote a long time friend. The reminder came the other day, I'm grateful. This reminder started me thinking that I'm holding some things that aren't mine. Hearing this is like drinking water, refreshing my soul. As this drinking water continues the creative energy that has laid dormant for … Continue reading On Being Responsible
I’m at a loss for words, and the funny thing
is, it's okay. - Mercy Me Word of God Speak Perhaps being at a loss for words is not so much a problem, as an opportunity to listen, be still, reconnect. Enjoy the beauty step back seek let things speak like the moon and NY City like the patterns that need words I woke up … Continue reading I’m at a loss for words, and the funny thing
Longing
Longing. Yearning. Wanting. Desiring. Seeking. Searching. Guiding. Learning. Leading. Teaching. Praying. Thinking. Contemplating. Considering. Accepting. Rejecting. Recognizing. Listening. Caring. Changing. Hoping. I don't quite remember how I started reading Beauty Beyond Bones, Caralyn writes profoundly about her relationship with her body, with food, and her relationship with God. Her blog post Eat Pretty rattled around between the … Continue reading Longing
As you love your Self
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these. Mark 12:30, 31 Do not look forward in fear to the … Continue reading As you love your Self
A Quilter's Heart 