Healing from anything isn’t a straight path. There are set backs and bumps in the road. I’m healing from the disappointment of not getting this job, but the healing part is that I don’t feel bitter and angry. I still … Continue reading →

I made it through the meeting. This was my first. It was awkward because they discussed the job they gave to someone else – and because of the confidentiality of the process no one besides the interviewing panel knew I … Continue reading →

We saw a yellow house near the scenic overlook at the top of the pass through the cloud forest in Guatemala. (extra credit: count the prepositional phrases in that sentence.)

Dinner in the village

This is a bit of a luxury calendar year. We have a whole week between the Thanksgiving holiday and the beginning of Advent. So often, it seems like Advent 1 is the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend and we’re off like … Continue reading →

I’m grateful that I can direct the choir when SB needs a Sunday off. I’m grateful that we sang “Christus Paradox” this morning. What a great anthem that exegetes and proclaims the weirdness of this festival day. I’m grateful that the … Continue reading →

I’m grateful for three hour visits with Sr.BC. I’m grateful for leftovers. I’m grateful for that the new antibiotic for Libby the Wonder Poodle should take care of her UTI (theoretically. If it doesn’t dry out her eyes and make … Continue reading →

I am grateful that I decided to cook on Friday – giving me a whole day with helpers to clean Chez Journey for the feast. I am grateful for the family who came to the feast. I am grateful that … Continue reading →

Oh, I thank you My companions Every season we have journeyed through May love bless you My companions http://www.annreed.com/songs/12%20Friendsong%201.mp3 If you don’t know Ann Reed, you should. She’s a powerful musician and truth teller.  

I’m grateful for both boys being home. I’m grateful that they get up with the dog in the middle of the night (My un-doctorific diagnosis is that she’s not over this UTI). I’m grateful for coffee and time with my … Continue reading →