As we celebrate Father’s Day this weekend, I have asked two Dads to share their reflections on being a Dad. Dad #1 is the father of the Dad #2 reflection. Both reflections are stellar. Their words fill me with hope, add joy to my life, and make me laugh. Please enjoy. May each of us remember our… Continue reading Father’s Day, 2021
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Mother’s Day, 2021
From dandelion bouquets to gift certificates to Target and Bed Bath and Beyond, Mother’s Day is a semi-national holiday embraced by schools, churches, Hallmark, florists, and restaurants. Ever try getting a reservation for brunch on Mother’s Day? We ditched that idea several years ago. Of course, for Moms every day is Mother’s Day. Every day… Continue reading Mother’s Day, 2021
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2021 From Calvary to Easter, a Long, Uncertain Walk
From most mainline Christian Church pulpits, the message since March 2020 is that it has been an extended, prolonged Lent due to the pandemic. This Good Friday 2021, as we move towards the Feast of the Resurrection, I move more slowly, with less hope. There is such a multitude gathered at Calvary: • The migrants,… Continue reading 2021 From Calvary to Easter, a Long, Uncertain Walk
Creating a Patchwork Quilt of Life
We are two months into President Biden’s administration. For me personally, I think the tenor of life in America has improved. A long way to go but moving forward. That’s the good news. The reality news is that we are still a very divided country and for many of us a very divided faith community.… Continue reading Creating a Patchwork Quilt of Life
A New Beginning
Beginning Anew with an Elder Statesman As we calendar-ly moved into the New Year, I had postponed writing a blog. I had wanted to wait until January 20. Like many Americans, I looked forward to a new beginning. I had been worried about President Joe Biden being harmed during the Inauguration. Never suspecting that our entire… Continue reading A New Beginning
Advent Season 2020
The outlandish consumerism of Christmas the holiday, overwhelms me. I don’t know how to be a part of that. The quiet of Advent wraps round me protecting me from that chaos. The Advent litany of saints is like a board game leading me to the manger at Bethlehem. The shorter days are not my favorite… Continue reading Advent Season 2020
Memories are Made of This
Back in the late 60s, early 70s in the pre-tech world there was a contraption known as the 8-track tape player. I never figured out how it worked but my Dad had one in his car and as I recall he had one tape, the Dean Martin tape. So, if Dad was giving you a… Continue reading Memories are Made of This
We Want to Be Where We are Loved
“You want to be where you are Loved.” Simone, age 6 ½ For those of you who have had the experience of chauffeuring your own children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or neighbor kids sine cell phones or iPad you know that the time huddled in the automobile can be an incubation of ideas, plot lines, humor,… Continue reading We Want to Be Where We are Loved
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In an effort to inform all of us of the epidemic reality of Domestic Violence, I asked Michelle Schiller-Baker, a tireless leader in serving women who are victims of Domestic Violence, to share much needed information for all of us. I most admire Michelle for her steadfastness, fidelity and love with which she has served… Continue reading October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
