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 …
Traditions
Growing up, my folks had the same meal every Christmas Eve: we had crab, sourdough bread, and spinach salad… And so now at my house we’re starting our own tradition, and it’s gonna center on…grilled cheese. GOOD.
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 …
Old Places, Old Friends, New Friends, GOOD.
This written about three years back; I’ve since gone throughout divorce and now on reset. But you know, all of this sentiment still holds. It’s the people in your life that matter. GOOD. “Spent part of this past weekend with a few of my wife’s old friends. Good little bunch of folks, nice to have …
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How Far?
How far to go, To fit in, To understand, To find peace of mind, To figure out the problem, To solve the puzzle, To believe, TO BELIEVE, To believe that God came among us, That God is among us, That God is with us every minute of every day, that God is here, right here, …
And this. From Isaiah 7:10: “…Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign: the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel.”
He Is Near
As we barrel toward another Christmas, I’m mostly distracted. It’s piling up, the year-end pressure and demands at work, the bustle of getting gifts together for the kids, getting the menus together for three holiday meals, And on and on, And yet he is near, We celebrate the crossover time, When God came, and remains …
One Two Three Out
One two three, out and about, One two three, out of school, just no doubt, Out out out, It’s where to be, how to be, Out in front, on your list, your goals, things to do, Better that way I’m telling you, Match and sync and out you go, Out you go, don’t you know, …
Whatdayagot?
What da ya got in the end? The things you’ve learned, The joys you’ve felt, The mistakes you’ve made, The stories you’ve told, the stories you’ve written, the stories you’ve lived, The peace you’ve made The people you’ve loved, What da ya got? The people you’ve loved.
Special Spots
Like the coast, Like the mountains, the wilderness over all, Like the warm darkness of my morning meditation and exercise space, Like the dinner table with the kids, with a friend, At your desk getting a bit of work done, Scribbling down ideas on a parking lot in the cold night air, Sitting in the …
1/2_Full, All GOOD 