Daily Thoughts
The Night Sky & Boston’s Skyglow
When I was in my late 20s I lived in what I consider the greatest city in the world, to borrow a line from the Broadway musical, Hamilton, and others. Except for me, that city is Boston, hands down. Don’t get me wrong, I love New York, with its energy and skyscrapers…
My Chosen People
(this post contains affiliate links) Several years ago now a show called, The Chosen premiered. Admittedly, I didn’t dive in immediately because I tend to be a bit uncertain when it comes to new shows showcasing the story of Jesus. After a good friend mentioned it to…
You Deserve a Break Today
Back in the 1970s, McDonald’s ran a series of television commercials around the jingle, You deserve a break today, which targeted the idea that busy moms and families had earned the privilege of letting someone else make dinner. The ads showcased the cleanliness of…
What’s Stuck in Your Head?
Have you ever gotten a song stuck in your head? Or maybe you’ve been Rickrolled—you know, when you click on a link and the next thing you know you’re listening to Rick Astley singing about how he’s never going to give you up or let you down (and now you are singing…
Reveling in Randomness
Somedays, despite my best efforts, the day is steeped in more randomness than rhythm, and even though I tell myself I’d prefer to find or create a sense of rhythm for our days, I have to admit randomness seems to fit us pretty well. Sometimes it’s the flow of…
You, Me, Us (Part 2)
Me, Mama to each of you Hair wild and curly, each curl with a mind of its own, like me, and with as much attitude, I think. Eyes that seek and search and scan my world, my circumstances, looking, always looking for beauty and wonder. Smile that comes easily, readily…
You, Me, Us (Part 1)
You, my 15 year old girl Fiery red hair that faded to strawberry blonde that flows long even when caught up in a ploof. Eyes that see simple things with great wonder, taking in details, and reflecting deep feelings. Smile that shines, radiating joy like the sun’s rays…
Smile and Wave
Back when I was in high school it was part of the basic curriculum for students to learn a foreign language. Aside from the kids in the accelerated program who opted to enroll in Latin, the rest of us pretty much chose between French and Spanish. At that time, I…
Do You Hear What I Hear?
I’ve always been fascinated by the idea that two people can witness the same event but come away with sometimes very different accounts of what they just saw. In fact, differing perspectives on events and circumstances intrigue me enough that a few years ago I drafted…