Let’s get busy
News happens fast. It’s happening all the time. Get it in progress. Don’t wait. Be the first to know. The kids are all over it. Facebook, twitter, newsfeeds, friend’s posts, discussion boards….emails? They are like the Pony Express. Who has time for the land route when there’s air travel? We consume news. And we are […]
What’s hiding behind our platitudes?
I really despise platitudes. They’re good for nothing. Really, they’re dismissals. Things “we can all agree on” so we can take our attention away from where we don’t agree. I see their usefulness. I just don’t like them. Don’t get me wrong. Most platitudes are nice expressions. Good things. In fact, they’re good by nature. […]
How are your reflexes?
Stimulus–response. An amoeba does it. A Venus fly trap does it. A snake does it. We do it. A tap on the knee and our leg kicks out, all by itself! Automatically, without consulting the rest of us. Even our brain is surprised. Reflexes are part of our programming designed to protect, support and allow us […]
What dogs know
Dogs circle and circle. slowing, sinking lower and lower, centering, until they find their perfect place. Rest. Could dogs be trying to teach us something?
If I worry, am I bad?
My friend says, “I am not a worrier.” Is that possible? Real? True? Worry and I have known each other a long time. I can’t say I don’t worry. Can’t say I won’t worry. Worry butts in every now and then and, actually, I think that is a healthy thing for me now. But it […]
Righting practices: Channeling my inner weeble
Do you remember Weebles? They wobble but they don’t fall down. I loved those. Somehow, no matter how hard you shoved them in any direction, they managed to spring back into upright. I wanna be a bit more weeble. Folks will tell you they’re stable. They are staunch supporters of this or firm believers in […]
God looks for us where He’ll find us
Lots of people tell me God is pursuing me. He’s after me. He wants me. He’ll find me. This presumes that I am running away. I am not running away. I am doing what comes naturally. I hang out in places that I like to be. Places that welcome me, feed me, comfort me. God […]
Trespassers will be forgiven
When I google “trespassers will be,” I get these hits: Trespassers will be … They mean to say, this is private property. We don’t want you here. Gone are the days when cutting through your neighbor’s yard to get to your friend’s house is okay. We know not to trespass; there will be consequences. I […]
On her last legs, since she was born
Rosy, my golden retriever, is on her last legs. It’s what inspired the “old dog’s ramp” that we erected and installed in the garage. She’s closing in on 14 years of age, 98 in dog. When you’re that old, you expect a few body parts to be cashing in on you. And Rosy is no […]
Step by step instructions: God’s GPS for all creation
Wouldn’t it be great if I could punch God into my GPS? Turn right here. In 6 tenths of a mile, exit right on Route 28. Keep left on the ramp Left on Home Rd. You have arrived. I especially like that last part. Of course I am ever doubting my nav system. I mean, […]