Christmas Tree Magic

When I tell someone my current Christmas tree (s) are made of crab pots, they look at me with a blank stare. When Rodney and I were on Hatteras Island we discovered these magical trees. We saw a glittering, beautifully lit Christmas tree as we walked into the Maritime...

Thanksgiving, Gratitude and Advent

After a long Thanksgiving weekend with family, friends and food, I can’t help but think about all that makes me thankful. My gratitude overflows. And then a friend posted Marcus Borg’s thoughts on that subject. Since I can’t say it as well as he does…I have a feeling...
A View of the Middle Ages

A View of the Middle Ages

What is it about walking on ancient cobblestones that fills the air with mystery? I climb one more set of dark, curved, stone steps and raise the question, “How many feet have climbed these worn steps?” Fog envelops us as we leave Paris. Soon a sense of softness fills...