Twilight in the Bronx There are days when realizations come at you like a thunderbolt from the blue. One of the funniest conversations I had during the two years of formation was with one of the mentors who thought that I am an extrovert. When I shared that I'm a strong introvert she was surprised. … Continue reading Before I get on with the Rest of my Day
Tag: teaching
Ash Wednesday
"Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return." are the words we hear as we journey the aisle to receive on our foreheads this reminder of our humble (grounded) beginnings. "Repent and believe the Good News" is an option. This is the 34th time celebrating this season of Lent, of intentional Fasting, Prayer … Continue reading Ash Wednesday
I don't know if you know this about me but I can be a bit snarky. Shocking, right?! Not really when considering that I grew up in New England and it's second nature. Depending on circumstances I do try to be careful as not everyone can see my face (the Big tell-all), appreciates, or gets … Continue reading
Whacked my toe – good golly that hurt
I don't know if I've ever mentioned this, making dinner is not my favorite thing in life. My sweetie enjoys cooking, I enjoy baking. When I cook, eh, food's edible and we're nourished. Quite frankly we're lucky the food is on the table all at the same time. When he cooks, the sun pours forth, … Continue reading Whacked my toe – good golly that hurt
Conversations about Faith
Sometimes as I sit to write the words flow freely from my heart and mind to the keyboard, onto this page. I have an idea of where to go, not so much a clear path to get there. Occasionally the where I think this is going, and where I end up are incredibly different. … Continue reading Conversations about Faith
"If I'd only known" this or that I may have responded differently to, name situation here _________________________. I recently watched an episode of a quilting show whose guest was speaking and teaching quilting however, what I learned had nothing to do with quilting. What I learned is more of a reminder than a learning something new. … Continue reading
Giving Credit where Credit is due
I Corinthians 1: 1-3 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, to the church of God that is in Corinth, to you who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be holy, with all those everywhere who call upon the name of our … Continue reading Giving Credit where Credit is due
Getting to the heart of the matter
Patti said in response to a fb status update: "I find a big issue for me is my pride doesn't want to keep going thru the painful stage. I feel like the world's longest beginner! But I'm committed." As I ready Patti's response this verse from Proverbs 16 came to mind: "Pride goes before disaster, … Continue reading Getting to the heart of the matter
work and dignity
I heard a new-to-me take on the Adam & Eve - temptation - fall - original sin -story that spoke to my heart in a profound way. This is one of those stories that is heard so often that we can almost share it verbatim. We can certainly share the gist of the story - … Continue reading work and dignity
A Quilter's Heart 