Peace for You
The snow plow driver left a mound of heavy snow directly in front of the garage making it impossible for…
Category: Faith
He is Sitting Right Beside You
On a recent visit to a women’s jail, I was reminded about an important truth in our lonely world today—God…
Red Bird Rising
Walking through a wooded trail with distant views of marshy green grass and clear blue water, I was treated to…
Enjoy the Moment
Summer is a popular time on Cape Cod so I was not surprised to see that a line had formed…
Company of Angels
She sat contentedly listening to the other women discuss the scripture passage. I wasn’t sure if she was going to…
Kindness Revolution
From the moment we sat down I could tell that she was having a tough day. After we ordered coffee…
Forgive me Father
I’ve had my share of surprises in life – some good and some not so good. A recent surprise falls…
Traditions Old & New
The women were gathered in a circle when I arrived. They were talking quietly as the group leader introduced me.…
Unexpected Plane Rides
We had expected a smooth flight back to Boston. The weather was clear and the pilot assured us that all…
Just Breathe
Enjoying the cool breeze of a recent summer night reminded me of something my grandmother used to say, “Feel that…
Yes, You Can
It took about twenty minutes before I realized that she didn’t speak fluent English. She was kind, hiding a huge…
Sense & Sensibility
This past Saturday, I spent most of the day with my patches set firmly on my eyes in order to…
Resolution or Not?
We didn’t stay up until midnight to watch the ball drop this year. Come to think about it, we also…
Side Gifts
The holiday season is a time when many of us think about buying presents. If we’re not careful, it’s a…
To Live is to Change
Although two years have gone by since I first published the blog below, the topic is still quite relevant. In…
Better, not Bitter
I recently attended a Zoom meeting with leaders from my parish women’s group. I expected the gathering to be an…
Red Sea Moments
Spending time with a dear friend on a recent cold morning reminded me of the simple blessings in life. We…
Plan B Life
Her comments caught me completely off guard. But she was so confident so sure of herself that I had to…
Make Every Moment Count
The restaurant was bustling with holiday shoppers. Folks were standing in the doorway hoping to get a table. The air…
He Sees You
In the midst of the chaos and shocking news of today’s world, I stopped for a brief moment to immerse…