introspection

  • The Silent Day

    Holy Wednesday It is the middle of Holy Week. I did not choose this. I woke inside it. Wednesday is the day the Gospels go quiet. Monday, Jesus cleared the Temple. Tuesday, the confrontations — Pharisees, Sadducees, the Olivet Discourse,… Continue reading

    The Silent Day
  • Something Holy is Happening

    Something Holy Is Happening Mornings start with PK deciding it is time for me to rise — she begins to cry, then walks over me until I surrender. Even though it was bitterly cold last night, snow still on the… Continue reading

    Something Holy is Happening
  • Medice, cura te ipsum- Heal thyself

    I have never been a fan of pink. I like deeper tones, but pink seems to be the color for this time in my life. You don’t get to choose how G-D presents or connects to you. Your job is… Continue reading

    Medice, cura te ipsum- Heal thyself
  • When One Door Is Locked, Find Another

    Sometimes I keep trying to open a door that is locked, or blocked, or stuck. I forget to look to see if there is another door to go through because I am stubborn and feel like I can keep trying,… Continue reading

    When One Door Is Locked, Find Another
  • Red Hat Protest Symbols

    Our country is unraveling. My high school buddy Alise bought yarn wanted to knit this hat, but realized she doesn’t know how to knit, so I got a text last night, could I knit this. I looked at the patter… Continue reading

    Red Hat Protest Symbols
  • Bring Me Men

    Rev. Douglas Wilson is a silent influencer that should be on the radar. He is the founder of the New St. Andrew’s College ( not to be confused with the one in Scotland, South Africa or Colorado- this is in… Continue reading

    Bring Me Men
  • Alpenglow

    I have seen many of these Alpenglows over the years. Seen at sunset or sunrise, the colors are spectacular in the winter, contrasting off the backdrop of a snow covered mountain. It is typically a sunrise or sunset phenomenon –… Continue reading

    Alpenglow
  • Humor, Tenacity and Gratitude

    Dr. Angle Johnson has been my Dr. I think since 2015. Would have to check the meds records, but she is my go to. I was seeing a guy one town over and kept complaining about prolapsing. I had Cervical… Continue reading

    Humor, Tenacity and Gratitude
  • Passed the exam!

    I hate tests. I will qualify that: I failed Latin with a 40, failed Spanish 2x and my mother was a Spanish teacher. Failed my first driver’s test. Took three times to pass this one, but I did and Thanks… Continue reading

    Passed the exam!
  • Self Care- sometimes, sometimes advocate

    I have been doing ok with self care. First few days I could smell the chemicals coming out, napped when I was tired, and basically stayed in my PJ’s so I wouldn’t do any chores or “over do it”. I… Continue reading

    Self Care- sometimes, sometimes advocate