Author Archives: Nancy

I looked out my kitchen window and saw something yellow on the ground. There is bush behind my house and I couldn’t figure out what might be there. Had to investigate. A crocus. Whaaat?! How did a crocus get there? … Continue reading →

There are several notable dates in mid – March. Yes, the Ides of March is one of them but I am also thinking of Pi Day, International Women’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and of course the day we switch to … Continue reading →

Today is International Women’s Day and I am saying “Cheers” to the women in my life who have influenced me. Cheers … To my mother and grandmothers and aunts and sisters who lived life well and raised daughters who sought … Continue reading →

The sun will set today at 6:00 pm. 6 o’clock. It is glorious that we get to enjoy daylight until 6 o’clock. Every day the sun is a bit warmer and stays a bit longer. One of our Lenten hymns … Continue reading →

I often speak of Lent as a journey. I see it as a walk with Christ toward Jerusalem. A time to gather thoughts, think things over and just mull. Long walks do that for a person. The other thing about … Continue reading →

It has happened several times over the years that my birthday has fallen on Ash Wednesday creating a mix of moods and considerations. Given that we recorded the Ash Wednesday service last Friday, so it would be ready for viewing … Continue reading →

So many things I should be doing – emails to send, a sermon to write, Lenten meditations to work on but NO – I want to put this out to you. Those things will wait, and still be there, in … Continue reading →

It is the first day of February. February is a short month. That allowed me to make a commitment to myself. I will go for at least a thirty minute walk every day of the month. I started today. I … Continue reading →

There are many corona virus anniversaries being marked this month. The one-year anniversary date when a new virus was identified, the one-year anniversary date when the first person died, the one-year date when it was given the name Covid19 and … Continue reading →

There are some advantages to being “locked in”. I have finally re-organized my basement, a project I have been putting off since my beloved left me to deal with his clutter, a fact I mutter to myself on a regular … Continue reading →