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The Sacred: Sacred Light
While there are things that make me crazy at Christmas time (traffic, consumerism), there is much that I do like about the Christmas season, not the least of which is all the colorful, creative, and sometimes subtle, light displays that … Continue reading
Justice: Forgiveness
This past week, people of the Jewish faith honored the season of atonement and forgiveness in their observation of Yom Kippur. Every year people look at their relationships and examine where they need to make repairs, to atone for words … Continue reading
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Journeys: Coming Home
The other day I read an article about a dog whose owner of several years had given her up to a shelter in order to accommodate new puppies in the household. In short order, “Lady” escaped from the shelter and, … Continue reading
Departures: Courage
In an interview just before her death, poet and wise woman, Maya Angelou said that she wanted young men and women to know that courage was the most important of the virtues because without it, one could not practice or … Continue reading
Sustenance: Saying “Yes!”
Just as long as I have breath, I must answer, ‘Yes’ to life; though with pain I made my way, still with hope I meet each day. If they ask what I did well, tell them I said, ‘Yes’, to … Continue reading
Wings: Raw Material
When a baby bird leaves its nest for the first time, it is not without trepidation. Often its mother must physically push it from the branch in order for it to attempt flight, and even then it may take two … Continue reading
Sowing: The Marvel of Dandelions
Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are weeds, as we all know. They are the nemesis of many a gardener, as well as those who attempt to cultivate vast, pristine lawns. But they are also beneficial, providing food for honeybees, and unique nutritional … Continue reading