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lent for lent
Christian traditions of various types have been placed around me all my life. Even more these days, when I tread paths of some ancient beliefs. At least, I imagine what it’s like to be a pilgrim on those sorts of journeys. I’m struck by the beauty in Orthodox rituals – from decorous clothing to music … Continue reading
theophany
First I said no. Tim asked if I would come with him to the Theophany service at St. John’s Tuesday morning (7:00 a.m.). I looked at loss – of writing time, of a weekly Bible study at a friend’s home where deer graze outside the windows. I told Tim I didn’t have the energy to … Continue reading
loss and gain
A week and a day ago I waited for my little dog to die. Brindy had lived a good life, a really swell batch of days spanning nearly 18 years. This day she suffered. My mom had told me (from her experience with our 17-year-old doggy from my childhood), “When it’s time, you’ll know.” She … Continue reading
Posted in family, lil' animals, reflection, thankfulness
Tagged brindy, mom, thankfulness
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marrymeant
We in this interesting clan of mine are letting fun be our theme this season. My cousin Lydia’s wedding last weekend, officiated by my dad, was dubbed “traditional untraditional.” Then there’s this little guy, whom you may have wondered about in an earlier picture. GORT (“Goes On Road Trips,” also a reference to The Day … Continue reading
Posted in family, goofy, marriage is cute sometimes
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remembering John
In the library meeting room interfaith, spiritual, memoir enthusiasts gather. Mom takes her pen, jotting notes from long ago, before Dad, before me. Sorrows and blessings we’re asked to ponder. Hers, the sorrow of a sixteenth birthday weekend. Helping her mother at the junior high church retreat. Her father out on the road with the … Continue reading
Posted in family, memoir, wonder
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weekend thoughts
You know you miss your daughter when, over the weekend, your husband makes recordings of old LPs and 45s, and you hear a pop tune that began, actually, as a TV commercial with people standing on a hillside holding pop bottles. You start to talk to your husband about the social and political implications of … Continue reading
Posted in family, life, random stuff
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about time, yes it is
Last week I packed up and rode with my parents northward into Washington, wishing I could visit the people I’ve met online who live that direction, but focused on seeing my brothers, my sister-in-law, and a few old haunts. Mom and Dad had just returned from a three-week trip with my aunt and uncle, down … Continue reading
Posted in family, friends, life, newsy, reflection, travel
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busy bees and tasty trout
The past week I started off planning to focus completely on writing about my dad. Lately I’ve taken notes while he told stories, and I thought maybe I’d get something written and sent before final deadlines for Father’s Day essays. Then perhaps money would seep in to help keep our budget afloat. Monday morning my … Continue reading
Posted in family, life, outdoors, work
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with his cellphone
Tim got pictures Saturday. Oil on the nose and feet. A pretty chain clasped round the neck with a towel, and many hugs. The back of her robe. The front. I don’t know much, but I know my daughter’s happy (holding an icon of St. Nina).
Posted in belief, family, thankfulness
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