Write Way

A reoccurring theme this year, over several years, really the whole of my life, or most of it. As we close out the year, reflecting back, the last couple, ‘20, ‘21, quite a doozy they’ve been. Just now? Sitting in darkened room, morning light sneaking through still-drawn curtains, rocking chair in the corner, listening to …

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Lyrics Primer: “Twelve Days of Christmas”

A little primer is all you need to sing this simple, classic Christmas carol…it took me having kids to learn and remember this song…FUN…! 12 Drummers… 11 Pipers… 10 Lords 9 Ladies… 8 Maids… 7 Swans… 6 Geese… 5 Gold Rings… 4 Calling Birds… 3 French Hens… 2 Turtle Doves… A Partridge in a pear …

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God Bless Tutu

A great human left our ranks today, the Right Reverend Desmond Tutu, of South Africa. Anglican priest, theologian, teacher, activist. He saw many things during his life time; he did great work; he inspired many. MANY. He collaborated, he furthered his own spirit and effect by working with others for good. For joy. For others. …

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The Grandeur of Littleness

Snippets for a while from Francis’ Christmas Eve Homily, 2021, This to begin, “Today, all is turned upside down: God comes into the world in littleness. His grandeur appears in littleness.” So simple, so profound. Reset your mind, your soul to this truth. Seek, Embrace, Love the littleness you encounter, you live, God is in …

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He Entered The Chaos

Christmas means a lot of things to a lot of different people. There’s the mostly secular perspective, well-meaning, general good will toward all and peace to all, some (or a lot) of gift-giving, There’s the solstice dynamic, as nature begins its march through darkness to the light and warmth of spring, many many folks celebrate …

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Lyrics Post: “Silent Night”

A classic…more than 200 years old…infused into my soul… “Silent night, holy nightAll is calm, all is bright'Round yon virgin, mother and childHoly infant so tender and mildSleep in heavenly peaceSleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy nightShepherds quake at the sightGlories streams from heaven afarHeavenly hosts sing, alleluiaChrist the savior is bornChrist the savior …

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