I had to give myself a lecture yesterday, a good chewing out! I was allowing the drumbeat of news about the virus to get to me, cabin fever was setting in, and despite a beautiful walking day, I just wanted to sulk. Ever had one of those days? I can never predict when a “sulking…
We Need a Little Prayer
Someday’s what we need is a little prayer: In a time of fear we pray for calm. In a time of illness we pray for health. In a time of isolation we pray for community. As we worry about ourselves and those we love Help us keep others in our minds and in our hearts:…
Weekend Lament
I don’t know about y’all but weekends seem to take on a different meaning now that everyone is sheltering in place. Saturday and Sunday seem like any other days. There aren’t weekends at the park, outings to the mountains, a long weekend at the beach, or simply dinner with Caroline, Jeremy, and the kids on…
A Change Is Going To Come
A Change is going to come — Sam Cooke. Change will come. As always, it is just a matter of who determines what that change will be. — Winona LaDuke. I read the latter quote first, but instantly Sam Cooke’s lyrics and tune got stuck in my head. The only thing every pundit about the virus…
Structure and Balance
The new Rector at St. John’s DC reminded me this week of St. Benedict and his rule. Benedict’s rule was about structure and balance. In Benedict’s day it was eight hours of prayer, eight hours of work, and eight hours of rest. NO, I’m not suggesting we all adopt Benedict’s rule during the coronavirus, but…