Larry and Vicki

My friends are both undergoing an enormous ordeal today–Larry will be in surgery for 12 hours, for the removal of a tumor. Vicki, his loving wife and my dear friend, will be keeping a vigil. The implcations are huge–Larry, a singer and musician by hobby,...

Scholarships

Today I’ll be choosing finalists for my 2006 Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women, and believe me, it won’t be easy. I wish I could award a scholarship to everyone who applied, but of course I can’t, so it’s push up the sleeves and decide...

Further Reports from the Silence

I am sitting in my wonderful living room as I type this blog, watching the sun rise behind the towering pines outside my windows. I have had my prayer and journaling and devotional time, and practiced entering the Silence, my sister Sally’s prayer shawl around...

Short Circuits

Around this time of year, many of us start thinking of things we’d like to do, be or have. We set goals, make resolutions. Those of a spiritual bent–and I happen to be one–pray.What goes wrong? Why is it that, so often, nothing seems to happen? By...

The Meeting Ground

Recently, I had the living room carpet replaced with something more dog friendly. I had the big sectional moved to the lake, where it works better, but that left two recliners, assorted tables, and a Christmas tree. The room has very high ceilings, so it echoes, and...

Welcome, 2007

One of my favorite things about New Year’s is the sense of a fresh start and a clean slate. 2006 was a year full of blessings for me, but hard work and challenges, too. Two favorite uncles went on to the Great Rodeo Up Yonder, and I miss them sorely.As you know,...

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