Apps and Folders

How you categorize something matters. It speaks to the importance you place on it and the function it serves. My smart phone has the ability to create folders for my home pages and various apps go in them. I have one for tools (flashlight, calculator, etc.). There is one labeled fun (Netflix, Pandora, and whatever

Competing Goals

One of my goals for this renewal leave was to cook more meals in the evening for myself and my husband. It is something I love to do, and I use about two more pots or utensils than I need and make a lovely delicious mess every time. But I love to cook. I love

Manipulate or appreciate?

Henri Nouwen writes: It is impressive to see how prayer opens one’s eyes to nature.  Prayer makes men [and women, I’d add] contemplative and attentive.  In place of manipulating, he who prays stands receptive before the world. He no longer grabs but caresses, he no longer bites, but kisses, he no longer examines but admires…. Instead of an

Sabbath

Still and quiet in the cove. Every now and then a sprinkle. Lazy breezes blow by and the birds talk to each other. They catch up as we catch up. Goldfinch and cardinals, sparrows and blue jays. Dancing and playing in the trees. They feast on the gnats until the gnats feast on us. So