Starting now, I am offering pastoral care to anyone who is struggling with the recent election. I can help women suffering from past abuse stress, people needing a reminder of Jesus’ teachings on all the major social issues, and those who are worried about our environment. If you just need a prayer or a Scripture…
I am thinking ahead to my next adventures. I will complete my 3-month stint at Ordway-Swisher Biological Station in Melrose, FL, on Dec 6. With Thanksgiving, that leaves 6 working days! I will miss this beautiful slice of creation and all the people and critters I have met. Still, I am excited about the next…
As I have mentioned, many of my friends and acquaintances voted for Trump. I was unsure how to proceed in terms of healing. Eventually, I decided to let them show me if they are true friends by watching their reactions as I write about my pain, here and elsewhere. I am so fortunate that the…
This is such a difficult week, especially for women. It’s not so much the demise of Hillary, but the rise of Trump. I won’t rehash all the sexual misconduct since we have been inundated already. I want to focus on healing, regrouping, planning on how to contribute in a right-wing world. The first few days…
Staying positive is a real challenge. Today it will be easier. I had a good night’s sleep and now, strong coffee. One day at a time. Let things unfold. Do not let the events “hook me” (more on that in Sunday Reflection) Years ago, I created a survival kit for use when camping in remote…
I feel like a walking zombie this morning, but that is beside the point. Trump won, decisively. I don’t understand why people voted for him but he is our president-elect, and I intend to give him the benefit of the doubt. A chance. We all deserve that. If he can drain the swamp and clean…
A young man that I work with loves to camp and travel. As I did at his age, he set a goal to visit all National Parks. So he asked me the big question, “What is your favorite park?” Favorite one? I told him that I could not narrow it down to one, but I…
A Sunday Reflection on Wednesday! Earlier this year I witnessed intense bigotry and hate. These people had no tolerance for any view but their own and enjoyed harassing people who felt differently about issues. Some of the same people paid money and waited in long lines during the primary to see early candidate Trump. My…
My quilting work has been “freeform” lately. I have been studying books that promote this spontaneous way of abstraction. In freeform quilting, I piece together random fabrics, add more fabric, cut, and insert strips. When all those pieces go into a larger whole, it helps to first observe different squares on a design board. It is much…