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...
Dec 11, 2024 | Reflections
Image: Melanie Kyer Memories of Christmas Each year during Advent, many homes and businesses in York begin preparing for Christmas, the most celebrated holiday of the year. The Christmas tree, which spiritually represents the birth of Baby Jesus, is...
Nov 27, 2024 | Reflections
Image: Kathryn Yingst November gray and moody with its dusty shadows like a crypt opening At least that is my sentiment at 5:35 when I am mercilessly awakened by the alarm Morning is heavy on my back as it bends beneath the weight of dreams interrupted What...