Mar 14, 2025 | Reflections
Mar 4, 2025 | Reflections
Image: Nina Bisognani Soup for the Soul During the winter months Images of steamy soups fill my mind. A lovingly prepared hot soup brings warmth to cold, stormy days And cheer to simple meals shared with others. Beef stew was a favorite during my childhood. But there...
Feb 20, 2025 | Reflections
Come to the Table Ever since the holidays, I have been part of several discussions about tables. An odd topic, until you consider how much time we spend around tables with friends and family, and the memories they carry for us, especially at holidays....
Feb 6, 2025 | Reflections
Dear One, Every day since the inauguration has brought distressing news: illegal firings, humanitarian aid withheld, trade wars with allies issued, family separations unleashed, Treasury Department data handed to private citizens, DEI protections cancelled… It’s...
Jan 22, 2025 | Reflections
Image: Melanie Kyer Rebel in the Manger My mother did a lot of ceramic painting in the 1970s, the most extensive of which was our treasured nativity set, complete with nearly two dozen pieces including camels and even goats. I was allowed to carefully unwrap them in...
Dec 31, 2024 | Reflections
Photo by : Barbara Ryther Witness As I approach the entrance to my favorite walking beach, I notice something new – a small evergreen tree planted firmly in the sand, with what looks like Christmas decorations. Drawing closer I see that the tree is crowned by a...