Category: Ramblings
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The Zamboni Rider
Between periods of an ice hockey game, two Zambonis come out on the ice to smooth things out for the players. In addition to the seat on the Zamboni for the driver, there is another seat, for an enthusiastic fan to ride along. Usually, children get the honor of sitting in this seat. They may…
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Ahhhh…
The first time we traveled to this lovely place, we didn’t know our first tradition had been born. Each year since then, as the leaves burst out in bright oranges, reds and yellows, we set out together to escape the world, our responsibilities, our stresses, our regular old lives. The anticipation begins to percolate during…
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When Will We See?
In what way could our hearts be united? In what circumstance would we each grab hold of our neighbor’s hand and walk toward freedom? In what light may we find the answer to this unrest that surrounds every conversation, every news report, every opinion? In what hour will we wake from the judgment and criticism,…
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The First Day of School
It’s the first day of school!!! That’s right, I’m 47 years old and beyond excited that I get to go back to school today. In September of 2014, I started taking classes (part-time) to obtain a Master of Arts in Theological Studies. Not too long before that, if you would have told me that this…
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Today: Thank a Veteran
I am currently reading the book, Out of the Depths: An Unforgettable WWII Story of Survival, Courage, and the Sinking of the USS Indianapolis. The book was written by one of the survivors of the USS Indianapolis, Edgar Harrell, with the help of his son, David. I first heard this story told way back when…
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Serenity Break
Lately, life has been hectic. My husband has started taking classes to complete his bachelor’s degree and I am gearing up for a busy semester back at seminary. Since there are only two Saturdays left before those gears shift into overdrive, this past weekend we decided to get on our motorcycle and take a long…
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What Can I Do?
Last week, I tuned in to listen to my favorite minister’s podcast and ended up hearing a guest speaker share a story that blew me away. The person sharing talked about his journey from being a night-club promoter in New York City for many years, to a person who eventually felt the need to do…
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Music Heals
As a kid, I took piano and clarinet lessons, but it wasn’t something I felt the need to continue learning once I moved beyond grade school. I was much more interested in field hockey and boys; which was probably okay, since I wasn’t particularly talented when it came to playing the piano or clarinet. The…
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Thanks for sharing…
One of the phrases often heard in the circles of 12-Step recovery meetings is “Thanks for sharing.” How this phrase started and became regular practice, I do not know. What I do know is that it is in place for an important reason. When someone shares their personal experiences, feelings, fears, worries, etc. in a…
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Change of Heart
When I was in college, one of my favorite classes was Creative Writing. During that class, we did a lot of work with the poetry form of Haiku. We changed up the syllables in each line and worked with each other to improve wording and choice of imagery. A lot of people would have been…