It is here – finally here…Christmas Eve. This is the time when we celebrate the fact that darkness does not have dominion over us – Light has dispelled darkness. The prophet Isaiah proclaims, "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them... Continue Reading →
A Still Tongue Makes a Wise Head
My Grandmother Whyatt who died and went to her reward 16 years ago today used to say with some frequency, "A still tongue makes a wise head!" According to EnglishClub.com this expression is reflective of the truth that "someone who does not talk much, but listens to other people, probably has experience, knowledge and good... Continue Reading →
St. Mark’s by-the-Lake “No-Tie” New Year’s Celebration
I have a great proposition for you – Our church has planned a great, light hearted evening to be together for New Year's eve! We need to know numbers, so I encourage you to get back to me ASAP and we will set your ticket aside… YOU WILL HAVE A GREAT TIME ...This is a... Continue Reading →
Eight Points of Light
Our Jewish brothers and sisters are more than halfway through Hanukkah or The Festival of Lights. This annual festival celebrates the cleansing of the Temple in the second century BC. The symbol that most often is associated with this festival is the menorah. This candelabrum holds 9 candles. 4 candles on each side and one... Continue Reading →
“That’s Not Very Jolly”
This past Sunday was the Thirds Sunday of Advent – it is the Sunday of JOY! So this is an appropriate day to write about 'Joy!" The only review I had of Robert Zemeckis' "Walt Disney's – "A Christmas Carol" came from my great niece and philosopher Joy who exclaimed upon leaving the theatre from... Continue Reading →
Love to my Dad
Margret Atwood, the great Canadian writer, posits that 'you need a certain amount of nerve to be a writer.' You may have noticed that in these past few months, I have not had a lot of nerve! The truth is, I love to write and my writing usually comes from a place deep within myself.... Continue Reading →