My journal of big words and pretty pictures
“It’s tradition.” “I know.” This was an overdue talk, but one I still didn’t want to have. “All I’m saying is maybe you could change it up a bit.” “Your grandmother passed it to me, and her mother passed it to her.” My mother refused to look at me, instead she focused on folding the … Continue reading Holiday tradition
If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is 'thank you', it will be enough.” ~ Meister Eckhart NaBloPoMo 28/30 Happy Thanksgiving Happy Hanukkah
It's not boxes of gooey candy, or bouquets of fragrant roses. It's not decadent, chocolate dipped berries, or silky red lingerie, nor drug store cards declaring your everlasting love. It's calling from a business trip to tell me 'good morning' even when you're two hours earlier. It's cleaning out the cat's litter box because you … Continue reading Mad love
Years ago, I made my children an Advent calendar. Finding the right trinkets to fill each pocket took three months. We don’t put the calendar out anymore. Christmas, apparently, is for little kids.
Her beatific countenance shone down upon us, bathing all in her love and warmth. Arms spread, her acceptance offered with no conditions. Her smile as open and inviting as a mother’s embrace. A hymn of celebration filled the air, her exultant voice melding with the seraphim and cherubim. One song for the innocent and pure, … Continue reading A light for all the world
“It’s the 21st century, you have to change with the times.” Dressed in his pinstriped suit, he was the epitome of “corporate.” “Like I always say, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’.” I looked down at him over my glasses. “You’re right, it’s not broke, but it’s not efficient.” Holding his newfangled electronic notepad, … Continue reading Modernizing
Thin spiral notebook 