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From St. Paul’s in Mobile to Christmas in Castle Rock

“What a long, strange trip it’s been…” I just finished a volunteer project for my church – a website called … Continue reading >From St. Paul’s in Mobile to Christmas in Castle Rock

A good time for a great cause

Manasi means “respect” in the local Garifuna language. We hope to build a worldwide culture of mutual respect by improving educational opportunities everywhere. … Continue reading >A good time for a great cause

A loaf of bread, a smidgen of jam, a little goat’s milk…the good life in Colorado

A loaf of bread, a smidgen of jam, a little goat’s milk…the good life in Colorado

Even at high altitude, the huckleberry jam thickened into a sweet, sugary and wonderful treat for the tongue. I served it for breakfast with my homemade oatmeal bread during our first snow of the year – Friday, September 12. (That’s early snow, even for whimsical Colorado.) … Continue reading >A loaf of bread, a smidgen of jam, a little goat’s milk…the good life in Colorado

Zach Sobiech is a talented inspiration

Zach Sobiech is a talented inspiration

If you’re not yet following Zach Sobiech’s journey and listening to his music, I highly recommend it. He is a … Continue reading >Zach Sobiech is a talented inspiration

Top ten ideas for Lent

Top ten ideas for Lent

Lent is traditionally viewed as a time for sacrifice. It is actually a time for personal transformation, sometimes achieved by … Continue reading >Top ten ideas for Lent

A brief explanation of Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday and Lent

What could we do during forty days to bring each of us into a deeper comprehension of our universal connectedness? How could we better understand how to engage in that “integrated wholeness” Stephen Covey mentions? … Continue reading >A brief explanation of Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday and Lent

2013: the Year of Positive Living

2013: the Year of Positive Living

Life is about appreciating the goodness that enriches your life – those resources you steward. Family and friends. Music. Nature. Your own talents and achievements. Whatever you love. Whatever brings wonder, light and joy to you. Whatever adds to life without subtracting from someone else. … Continue reading >2013: the Year of Positive Living

A walk in the Colorado woods on Christmas Day

A walk in the Colorado woods on Christmas Day

A walk in the Colorado woods on Christmas Day, a set on Flickr. Some pictures from this beautiful white Christmas … Continue reading >A walk in the Colorado woods on Christmas Day

Christmas Eve, and I am thankful

Christmas Eve, and I am thankful

The air outside is heavy, expectantly weighted with the snow that is slated to fall a little later tonight. My … Continue reading >Christmas Eve, and I am thankful

>Wisdom from a friend

>One of my favorite people shared this with me today, and I loved it. Lucky in my relationships, I’ve experienced … Continue reading >>Wisdom from a friend

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