Wanderlost An interesting observation the sunsets here in Texas are big, and bold, and beautiful. The extended stay hotel we're currently staying in is situated in such a way that the sun sets in about the same sky location as it did in our Bronx home. The biggest difference is that the window here is … Continue reading Think, Pray, Heal, Repeat
On Free-Will
Vincent van Gogh makes an appearance on Dr. Who in an episode where he sees an alien (one who we find out later is trapped, separated and afraid) wreaking havoc in a town, when even the Doctor doesn't see without some special manipulation of mirrors. van Gogh also sees Amy's deep sadness when she doesn't … Continue reading On Free-Will
Rend Your Hearts
Leticia Adams and Karianna Frey co-wrote the following posting it on instagram and on facebook: We are Catholics, and Catholics of Color, who are exhausted by the continued systemic, institutional, and implicit racism in the United States and at times in our Catholic Church and the effects on the targets of it. We are broken-hearted … Continue reading Rend Your Hearts
Buying the lie
https://twitter.com/Joeinblack/status/1259802611517095937 https://twitter.com/Joeinblack/status/1262701720691490817 I'm heading out shortly to go work with a woman making a quilt she started a long time ago. I love projects like this for so many reasons, mostly because a friendship is developing. In a big move like this from one state to another new friendships are essential. Over the last several … Continue reading Buying the lie
The Road to New Life
When I started this post about being on the road to new life it seemed as though I'm entering something new,. Something allowed me to see that this is refreshed life. That the things that happen are all part of life, that trying to separate these things out and put this experience in this box, … Continue reading The Road to New Life
Reflections on Life
We had twelve amazing years with my mother-in-love. There were some challenging moments as we learned to live together, each one worth it. I miss her physical presence even now. After hear passing we dealt with some of her stuff, clothing given away, food stuffs depending on the date either tossed or consumed. Eventually her … Continue reading Reflections on Life
And Cue Music
Imagine if you well a quilt shop machine sales floor, having a conversation with both a coworker and another customer. The discussion vibrant when, as if on cue over the sound system we hear, "Let it go, Let it goooooooooooooooo". This morning I'm in my sewing studio packing up to move. This space was at … Continue reading And Cue Music
True Love
My heart is in Texas. I miss my heart, my Sweetie. While we are, at this moment, far apart the consolation of our togetherness in the Sacrament of Matrimony gives me great comfort. While we are apart from one another the longing grows deeper. We pray for one another each day for growth in holiness, … Continue reading True Love
Taking a Step in Obedience
I'm learning something right now that is wildly hard. Obedience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6X71sXagUY I will move forward in obedience. This is the line from the song rattling around my head for the last few days. You know how someone half sings, half hums without quite having the words. Watching various social media channels over the last week, … Continue reading Taking a Step in Obedience
Move, Moving, Moved
Moved Today's readings include the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman. In reading Bishop Robert Barron's Lenten reflection on the Gospel I was moved by the insights: Friends, in today’s Gospel Jesus encounters the Samaritan woman. Throughout the Old Testament, wells are trysting places. Abraham’s servant found a wife for Isaac by a well; … Continue reading Move, Moving, Moved
A Quilter's Heart 