Earthly Treasures

Not feeling well today. Just a bit tired and nauseous. Could very well be the result of a puking kid in my care on Friday. Still, the little bit of blue sky amongst the shades of gray and the mild weather were calling to me, so I took a little walk to the nearby park.…

God Bearing

Nature has always been the primary way I interpret God. Creator, Mother Earth, Shepherd. Maybe because I grew up in a rural place surrounded by tall firs, terracotta clay, tumbled rocks and clear waters. It's easy to worship in those spaces. But Humanity draws me towards God as well—the goodness and beauty, but also the…

Snow and Ice, February 2021

Every so often we get a good snow storm. More often we get ice. And sometimes we get both, usually in layers. My husband hates the snow because he has a job that involved having to clear it. I love it because I have a job where snow equals a paid day off. I also…

Photos for the week of 10/11

Gifts of Change. Autumn. The changing of the leaves. Birds flying south. A mellow transition from the excitement of summer into the hibernation of winter. Putting on socks and boots again. The shortening days. Crisp sun, chilly nights. Change is always happening in all seasons, but there is something about the fall that makes it…

Photos for the week of 10/4

This last week's challenge: 3 Gifts Reaped This was a harder one for me because I had to really consider the idea of reaping. Harvest is what first comes to mind, especially in the fall, but we can certainly reap other things. Reap the benefits of hard work. Reap the reward of our patience and…