Mothers Day is not a liturgical holiday, but many congregations tend to treat it like one. After all, it falls on a Sunday. Addressing the Pitfalls of Mothers Day in Church There's a negative side to celebrating Mothers Day in church. Plenty of women don't find their hearts lifted by the sight of … [Read more...] about Mothers Day & Church
“My Inheritance” a poem about mothers & daughters
My Inheritance I was bequeathed a satin dress, An inheritance passed from my mother And from hers before, another Lifetime has worn it, the treasured Hand-sewn seams have measured The woman inside. The first time I tried The fit I was nine (the old tight-packed box, the wrapping, the fold of … [Read more...] about “My Inheritance” a poem about mothers & daughters
In Praise of Valentines Day
There are so many reasons to hate Valentine's Day. It's too much pressure; it's too commercialized; the stores jack up the price on roses. Plus you can never get a decent restaurant reservation. That's all true. For the Kids? At the gym yesterday I was talking with a group of women -- who all … [Read more...] about In Praise of Valentines Day