Monthly Archives: March 2009

"The world has tilted far from the sun, from colour and juice….I am waiting for a birth that will change everything."  ~Hilary Llewellyn-Williams As spring continues to elude us here in Minnesota, we are all on the watch for any … Continue reading →

"When I try to recall the girl I was decades ago, at my high school graduation, I seem to have as much in common with her as I do with any stranger I might pass in the doorway of a … Continue reading →

Spring is slow in coming to Minnesota. Though the calendar has registered March 21st, snow still flies and winter garb is still being worn. People are resigned to it. There is really no more reluctance. We are shrugging our tense … Continue reading →

Every now and then I become fascinated with how certain things continue to be done though they seem archaic. For instance, though I know that fewer people use the postal service, I find it wonderful that mail delivery still works … Continue reading →

"Seek not to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; rather, seek what they sought." Gautama Buddha I have the privilege of being present to many seniors in high school, those who are seeking to make decisions that … Continue reading →

When our children were small we read The Borrowers by Mary Norton. The story centered around very small people who lived in the floors and walls of regularly sized people. They 'borrowed' things they needed from the larger people to … Continue reading →

"Sixty-six times have these eyes beheldthe changing scene of autumn.I have said enough about moonlight,Ask no more.Only listen to the voice of pines and cedarswhen no wind stirs."~Ryomen's Death Poem, Buddhist nun born in 1797 Yesterday I took a walk … Continue reading →

"May the Spirit of Christ be our hope through the day,Be our guard through the night,Our companion on the way.Christ be ever before us, Christ be ever behind us,Christ be ever within."~Marty Haugen, based on St. Patrick's breastplate Today is … Continue reading →

I am always interested in the messages churches put on their outside signs. Every day I drive by a church in our neighborhood that says:'Go ahead and eat the chocolate. Just come worship with us Wednesdays in Lent.' It always … Continue reading →

I was following the common green sedan looking at the bumper sticker that has now become a fairly common sight. 'COEXIST' it reads using faith symbols that spell the word. The message is one of tolerance, honor and peace among … Continue reading →