Strange times right now. I've been saying that for some, thinking it a lot more. The current COVID-19 pandemic, this situ bares in stark relief the bigger picture frame I've been thinking about for a while. Circumstances changing, expected some, some not expected; no matter either way, change, adjust we must. These neubulus images offered, …
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Adjustment & Normalcy
How does it feel when crisis hits? Or even if just the "unforeseen" circumstance that takes hold...? It can be unsettling, make us feel uncertain, not sure which way to go, what to do next. This COVID-19 virus pandemic that's running roughshod over everything just now, we might say that's making everyone uneasy. We might …
Deep in Family
Things to do, do some, sure; cross a couple things off the list. Two stops to start the day, a couple three hours out, a couple stores, gather up the staples for the week, for the family. Family the reason, the purpose, what matters most, who to get back to. Who to spend time with. …
Dad Solo, Be The Rock
First, I’m not a solo dad. Let’s be clear about that. My “Better Half” and I parent together, and keep this family together as a team. So that said, I’m sitting on the couch one afternoon. I’m with my son, who’s not feeling well. He’s taking a nap just now. Watching “Free Solo”, about Alex …
Each Day
“Each day go back to being small within, be simple and enthusiastic, and recall the blessings in your life. Do these, and your heart will remain open for others, and your spirit will be grounded in love.” This advice from Pope Francis recently rings true in at least a few ways. The fundamental premise, the …
Remember Me Out of Love
This refrain from Psalm 105 stands out for me this weekend. It’s from one of the Saturday readings. In one of the loaves and fishes stories from Sunday, the motivation is similar: act out of love. Fundamentally, that’s what Jesus taught us. Act out of love. Elsewhere in his teachings he boiled all the laws …
The Heated Hall
Stepping into the heated hall is a treat. Ours is a little dwelling; a living and kitchen area in the front, then down a short hall to the rooms in the back. We keep the hall doors closed in winter, and at night. My favorite is in the early morning hours, predawn, the house is …
“40”
When I heard this song for the first time more than thirty years ago, I was just getting into U2's music. It hadn't really spoken to me up until that time (mid-80's) -- I'd been more rooted in heavy metal, heavier rock music. And then this one came along. I was hooked pretty quick. The …
Inertia
I found myself deep in it this past weekend. Inertia. My particular case was mental inertia. High minded goals stalled out. Some things completed, but much still to do. With a little faith and patience and some love too, I came out the other side. Then I fell back in again, into the funk. When …
Pantone unveils its Color of the Year for 2020: Classic Blue – CNN
It turns out, Blue is Super Cool. Pantone unveils its Color of the Year for 2020: Classic Blue - CNN — Read on http://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnn.com/style/amp/pantone-color-classic-blue-2020/index.html
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