Earlier this year I had to have an infected tooth pulled. This created a hole in my mouth that became a constant source of fascination to my wandering tongue. I discovered that, in times of stress or anger, instead of biting my tongue, I could simply slip it into that crevice. The hole became familiar,… Continue reading Filling the Holes
Tag: faith
Broken
All summer I have been captivated by the swarms of butterflies dancing amongst my zinnias and celosias. Their fragile wings and luscious colors are enchanting parts of summer magic that I forget until the season comes around again. Recently, I noticed that one of the butterflies’ wings was broken. She (he?) was still able to… Continue reading Broken
Bringing the Light
The chancel in my church sanctuary is extremely vertical— soaring to a cathedral pitch more than 40 feet in the air. Over the altar hangs a cross, ostensibly suspended, but actually held in place by wire. Above that cross are 15 recessed eyeball lights that brighten the crest. Below them, two lights shine directly on… Continue reading Bringing the Light
The Summons
What a week to be an American. How many of us have crumbled under fear of the unknown and gut-wrenching grief at the loss of lives in the Potomac and Philadelphia. And what a week to work in an academic medical center, as funding freezes and impending cut-backs bring the wheels of research to a… Continue reading The Summons
Gifts from the Universe
Sometimes the universe makes me laugh. On an early morning recently, I was rushing out the door, my head swarming with the to-do list that awaited me at the office. Because work has been particularly stressful lately, my shoulders feel constantly bent from worry. I stepped into the sun and chastised myself that my flowers… Continue reading Gifts from the Universe
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