Priscilla’s World

Singing My Faith

Singing My Faith

In a mid-year note to several friends this week I suggested the short stories in Everyday Wonder, from Kansas to Kenya, from Ecuador to Ethiopia for some fun reading. I enjoyed most sending a note to my choir director and first theology teacher at the Presbyterian...

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Celebrating a 60th Birthday

Where to start in remembering an amazing month? June, 2014 sparked many extraordinary events. A week-long celebration of Ben’s 60th birthday engaged family, friends, long walks in the woods, plus delicious dinners here and there. The most momentous occasion occurred...

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Honoring an Anniversary

Before I open my eyes this morning I plan my day. Today, June 5, 2014 is the three year anniversary of Rodney's death. I plan to drive to Unity Village, about twenty-five miles east of here. I want to walk the labyrinth and hike in the woods. The solitude will help me...

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Warbler Migration

"Priscilla, how many Mays do you think you have left?" the question I asked myself several years ago. Ask any birder and they will tell you nothing else should be scheduled during May while the warbler migration is happening. It is such a short and unpredictable...

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Haydn’s The Creation

Rehearsal this afternoon of Haydn's Creation filled Friendship Hall at Village Pres with joyous sound. A gorgeous orchestra and chorus members from William Jewell, UMKC and Village Pres produced thrilling music. I can't imagine how awesome it will be to sing this work...

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Gray but Gratifying

Misty gray waves roll in. A gray sky and gray Atlantic Ocean meet at a distant, indistinguishable horizon. Today promises to be another wild, wet, and windy day on the Outer Banks. I gaze out the tower windows at Blue Heaven, a fine view no matter the weather....

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