Beauty will save the world. -Dostoevsky, The Idiot I read these words recently not in Dostoevsky, but in an article in Conversations Journal (no longer published, but its vol 14.2 if you are interested). The article was part of a whole issue entitled “Created to Create” (which has a beautiful array of pieces about art, beauty … Continue reading
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Preparing for Lent this week (the penitential season of 40 days before Easter), I read the following words in our church’s weekly bulletin, written by our Deacon. A very simple explanation of a very profound experience, they capture how the church calendar mimics, defines and elevates the human experience. There’s a place in Christianity for … Continue reading
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“I’m not little, I’m medium!” with feet planted, you declare to those at the playground who would exclude the ‘little brother.’ Big squeezes, kisses rain upon your cheeks, rosy from outside play. Big squeeze, big squeeze, then: “Daddy, that’s too hard! I’m medium.” Dogs on leashes, small dogs – these don’t frighten the medium … Continue reading
I enjoyed an unseasonably warm afternoon in my own backyard (despite the snow still on the ground) This post is part of a series February Beautiful; you can also see other posts with photos.
This post is part of a series February Beautiful; you can also see other posts with photos.
Katniss Everdeen: [to her baby] Did you have a nightmare? I have nightmares, too. Someday I’ll explain it to you, why they came, why they won’t ever go away, but I’ll tell you how I survive it. I make a list in my head… of all the good things I’ve seen someone do. Every little … Continue reading
A little purple sparkle nail polish should banish the mid-winter blahs! This post is part of a series February Beautiful; you can also see other posts with photos.
These images of little hearts in the sand (from a recent beach trip) seem like a pure gift… This post is part of a series February Beautiful; you can also see other posts with photos.
"That got me thinking..." 