Albrecht Durer Why does the Incarnation matter?Ask the One unbound by space, unconstrained by time.Ask the One unreached by the laws of physics.Ask the Ruler of galaxies, the Impulse behind creative thought.Why enter space and time?Why this particular planet, this occupied country, this backwater … [Read more...] about Why the Incarnation Matters, a poem in 100 words
Blogging Basics
Here we are in the Connection Cafe. We are learning about blogs. We are six people, learning about blogs. Can those six people comment? Let's try. … [Read more...] about Blogging Basics
Unintended Consequences
Does this ever happen to you? You take two things you know to be true from different arenas in your life, add one obvious comment, re-combine said facts, and the result is a new reality that feels explosive, but also glaringly obvious. Here's one from the other day: Since it used to be that there … [Read more...] about Unintended Consequences
Things I Loved about My Cat, Krystal
1. She had beautiful gray and white markings: a gray saddle with white legs, and there was a drip of milk in the middle of her forehead. 2. We lived in the country when she was young, and she spent most of her time in the ravine beside the house. We often found a dead mouse or vole on our welcome … [Read more...] about Things I Loved about My Cat, Krystal
Color It Purple: God Loves LGBT People
Last Wednesday, Oct 20 was designated by the Facebook community as a day to wear purple to support LGBT youth. This was part of the larger It Gets Better campaign in response to the recent rash of suicides by young men who had been bullied because of their sexual orientation. What's especially sad … [Read more...] about Color It Purple: God Loves LGBT People
A Downtown Day
Today the stars collided and all of our family members were free, so we went downtown. The first stop was the National Archives, which we hadn't seen for a decade. It has hugely upgraded in the meantime. Our reason for going was a traveling exhibit on the Civil War, told through documents. I was … [Read more...] about A Downtown Day
PEI ~ Days 14 & 15, Halifax
To begin with Day 1, click here. Days 11-13 are here. WEDNESDAY July 7 Yesterday after we left Murphy's Cove we took the scenic route along the Eastern Shore. We stopped at a place called Lawrencetown Beach, which is the surfing hot spot of Nova Scotia. It was very overcast and cold. but a few … [Read more...] about PEI ~ Days 14 & 15, Halifax
PEI Trip ~ Days 11-13
To begin with Day 1, click here. Day 10 is here. SUNDAY ?July 4, ? Day 11 of PEI trip Last night we heard three island-grown? musicians: Mark Haines, Teresa Doyle, Gordon Belsher.?Right now we're driving down the road toward the ferry, which we'll catch at Wood Island. Once again it's 10:00 on … [Read more...] about PEI Trip ~ Days 11-13
PEI Trip ~ Day 10
To begin with Day 1, click here. Days 8-9 are here. SATURDAY This is our last full day on the island, as tomorrow morning we'll head out, probably via ferry to Nova Scotia. We realized we haven't even been over to the west side of PEI, and hear that it's very different from the east side. When … [Read more...] about PEI Trip ~ Day 10
PEI Trip ~ Days 8 & 9
To begin with Day 1, click here. Days 6-7 are here. THURSDAY ? July 1. . .? Happy Birthday, Canada! The country really came through, serving up a sunny day to celebrate itself. We are en route to the east side of the island, to a spot more southern than before, Panmura Island beach. Hopefully … [Read more...] about PEI Trip ~ Days 8 & 9
PEI Trip ~ Days 6 & 7
To begin with Day 1, click here. Day 5 is here. It is quite luxurious to sleep in a bed with the windows open, and with a whirlpool tub all to ourselves. Over breakfast we chatted with Mike and Paula, the other guests who were also from Virginia, from south of Chincoteague. Mike has an … [Read more...] about PEI Trip ~ Days 6 & 7
PEI Trip ~ Day 5
To begin with Day 1, click here. Days 3-4 are here. I woke up at 5:30 to see the sunrise over the bay. Doug was sound asleep, so I crawled out of the tent and sat on a plank bench at the top of the beach and watched the light change. It was lovely, rather than stupendous. Raindrops began to fall … [Read more...] about PEI Trip ~ Day 5