If there was ever too much of a good thing it was my grandmother Erwin’s kitchen around Christmas time. Cookies, homemade jams and jellies, pies in the oven, and her bourbon soaked fruit cakes. Yes, there were fresh hams, homemade biscuits, vegetables of every kind, and just about every side dish one would expect at…
Ox Tails?
I went to a Dr.’s appointment early this morning. While in the waiting room I got a text from Suzy. It read, “Don’t use your credit card. I’ll explain when you get home.” Well, after I explained to my doctor why my blood pressure was elevated, I learned what had happened. Suzy woke to several…
A Celebration
Amongst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we sometimes forget that we are in the middle of a celebration. A great event occurred a long time ago. Don’t forget to sing, to greet friends, family, and neighbors with love. Be festive. Our family has an extra reason to celebrate this year. Our daughter,…
Step Back
In Chariots of Fire, Sam the running coach tells his pupil, Harold, to shorten his stride to gain speed. Seems counter-intuitive doesn’t it? But it works. Life can be counter-intuitive at times. Even someone as old as I needs to remember to “slow down” from time to time. We get anxious, we worry we are running out…
Enter Into Lament
In today’s Forward Movement the author talks about entering into lament. I admit not having thought of lament as a positive emotion or state. If one had asked me about the word’s definition I would describe it as holding a pity party. The author however reminds that lament is not just about wrongs done to us, but…