Band of Brothers
A dear friend, now departed this earth, invited me to join a Men’s Bible Study group at St. Michael's Episcopal Church ten years ago. He...
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- Nov 14
- 2 min
A Living Classroom in Virginia
As we approach the Thanksgiving season, one thing for which I am thankful is Thomas Jefferson's retreat nestled in the stunning landscape...
- Nov 7
- 1 min
My November Guest
by Robert Frost My Sorrow, when she's here with me, Thinks these dark days of autumn rain Are beautiful as days can be; She loves the...
- Aug 20
- 6 min
I will lift up mine eyes
I am not an avid hiker but have always recognized the therapeutic benefit of a long walk in the woods. I had such an opportunity this...
- Aug 13
- 8 min
Hobson's Choice
Hobson's Choice. 3145 Florence Road, Woodbine, Howard County, Maryland. c. 1830 In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, Thomas Hobson...
- Aug 4
- 4 min
Legacy
I looked up the definition of “legacy” this week and was surprised that Webster lists money or property as the first meaning of the term....
- Jul 22
- 4 min
Discoveries
I’m always amused by the concept that Columbus discovered America, as though it wasn’t here before he first saw it from the deck of his...
- Jun 25
- 3 min
Happy Birthday Pollyanna
Today is my birthday and I absolutely refuse to be discouraged. The gloomy predictions about the future of democracy, threatened violence...
- Jun 9
- 4 min
So long Ted
It was like saying goodbye to an old friend. I know. It’s silly to conflate fandom with friendship. But we were fans of the character...
- Jun 4
- 8 min
Yard Sale II (A Series)
photo courtesy of Deposit Photos A lifetime of holding yard sales has taught me a lot of lessons and this installment is a humorous...
- May 18
- 7 min
Skillful Retirement 101
I recently heard a TED talk that truly spoke to me. I actually heard it by accident. You know, when you are listening to one thing on...
- May 12
- 3 min
Thoughts and Prayers
A religion without mystery must be a religion without God. Jeremy Taylor (1613-1667) This is a single line from an earlier blog post...
- Apr 30
- 6 min
My Five Rules of Advocacy
Do you feel strongly about an issue? Do you want to have an impact? Do you not know where to start? Well, this blog might be of...
- Mar 24
- 3 min
Lady on the Corner
In the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9-14), Jesus tells of the Pharisee who thanks God that he is not like the...
- Mar 13
- 5 min
Women Talking
It always seems we get behind in our movie watching. Suddenly the Academy Awards are upon us, and we have to cram for the exam. We don’t...
- Feb 17
- 3 min
Shakespeare of the Divines
My rector and friend Reverend Samuel Gregory Jones recently introduced Jeremy Taylor to our parish in Raleigh. Jeremy is not a new...
- Nov 4, 2022
- 4 min
Sign Sign Everywhere a Sign
The song went, “sign, sign, everywhere a sign, blockin’ out the scenery breakin’ my mind.” Welcome to campaign season 2022. Everywhere...
- Apr 13, 2022
- 2 min
The Cruelness of Hope, Snatched Away
In Wasteland T.S. Elliott tells us that April is the cruelest month. He clearly didn’t grow up in North Carolina. Here, February is the...
- Oct 5, 2021
- 3 min
This is the Week to Say Goodbye
With the recent whistleblower revelations that Facebook had chosen profit over the best interests of our Country, it is time. With the...
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