I have had years of an ongoing conversation, mostly with myself, about these 40+ days that begin in the liturgical calendar with Ash Wednesday, just after Shrove or Fat Tuesday, and continue until just before Easter. April 9 this year. Historically Lent was a time of fasting and prayer in the organized church, a penitential
Remember post cards? After 1901, postcards typically measured 3.5 x 5.5 inches, although variations in size exist. In the 1960s, some printers began producing 4 x 6 inch postcards. They had some kind of photo on the front, often of a place being visited or some attraction in that place. On the back was a
This is for real, not a metaphor for the shit storms we have witnessed recently in several quarters. Those emit a different kind of smell from this job that I had in 1973. This post was inspired by someone asking what job I had that would surprise most people. I had just finished a
In the Christian tradition, December 25 is Christmas, a celebration of the birth of the central character, Jesus. Many religious traditions were co-opted from other sources, often traditions that pre-dated the religion and thus were readily available for adoption. The origins of Christmas stem from both the pagan and Roman cultures. The Romans celebrated two
Spend the next few minutes listening. After reading these words and descriptions, shut your eyes to listen and “see what you hear.” Notice if there are sounds far away or sounds close by. How would you describe those sounds to someone who is deaf and cannot hear? There are soothing sounds and disturbing sounds,
Find a comfortable place to sit where you can see a tree. It can be a small or large tree and depending on the season and the type of tree. Notice its shape, its various parts from trunk to limbs to branches to leaves if there are any. See the different sizes of each part
