We’re all still reeling from last week’s tragedy. Christmas is in four days (and apparently the world didn’t end, which is good news), but whatever joy we might usually feel this year comes with a deep sadness. Even before the tragedy, my church planned to hold a special “Blue Christmas” service, since the holidays can be a difficult time for many. C.S. Lewis said that God is in silence and in music, and so I thought I’d share a song that has brought me much comfort. [Read more…] about A Song for the Moment
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Avoiding the Dreadful Hoax
An enchanting and poignant video has been making the internet rounds and for good reason — it’s a wonderful message about how best to live our lives. [Read more…] about Avoiding the Dreadful Hoax
Quote of the Week for Dec. 3
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
― Maya Angelou
Some Words for Daddy
Fifteen years ago yesterday, Daddy died. As it turns out, I spent the anniversary of his death reading from my book-in-progress How to Draw a Nekkid Man at our local library. Daddy would have been thrilled. He loved my writing, enjoying my letters to him almost more than our phone conversations. [Read more…] about Some Words for Daddy
Quote of the Week for Nov. 26
“Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.” — Winston Churchill