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
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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 Morning After
For the first time in many years, there is a forecast of sunny skies and warm temperatures on Easter. That means we won’t need to don heavy coats over cheerful attire, casting the coats aside only long enough to snap photographs in which we pretend not to be cold. Although I’m thrilled about the weather… Continue reading The Morning After
Ashes on a Valentine
It strikes me as particularly poignant that Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day this year. There are no brighter, cheerier decorations than those related to Valentine’s Day. Walk through any store and prepare to be overwhelmed by the crimson candy boxes, balloons and ruby roses. Each Valentine’s Day I’m reminded of the Valentines I helped… Continue reading Ashes on a Valentine
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