September 5, 2024

2024   It feels like forever we’ve been caught in this political strife this American life cutting words cutting friendships sacrificing ourselves so we don’t lose family losing family so we don’t bury ourselves. There is no winning.   It’s a game of numbers...

August 20, 2024

Image: Nina Bisognani Peace in a time of chaos   The dog days of summer are here, sultry and sticky. By ten AM thereis no parking at the beach. On dangerously hot afternoons, we keep our children and pets inside.  Outside, the humidity is exhausting our bodies...

August 8, 2024

Image: Melanie Kyer   “For the beauty and wonder of your creation, in earth, sky and sea, We thank you Lord.” (From the Book of Common Prayer) As we reflect on the blessings of summer, we’d like to invite anyone who reads our Meditations page to...

June 27, 2024

To-Do ListSummer 2024 To-Do List Organize the fridge and closets: Donate, simplify. But don’t forget to throw out grudges, prejudice and hate. Plant seeds and tend the garden: Water, watch it grow. But don’t forget to tend relationships: a friend needs you. Learn...

June 13, 2024

Image: Melanie Kyer Vespers Evening light washes the glare from the day As the sharp edge between air and substance fades And shadows roll in as silently as the tide. The last ray of sun to clear the trees Ripples with the current of the river Until they are both...

May 30, 2024

Image: Melanie Kyer Everyday Hope   What does it mean to have hope? Is it good or is it bad? Do I hope to win Powerball? And what if I do? What would I do with 10, 20, 50 million dollars? It won’t happen because I rarely buy tickets! What if my hope hurts someone...