At last the summer seems to be over. I can’t tell you how happy that makes me.
Now, I loved summers when I lived in the great state of Maine – but I hate southern summers like nothing else! I hate sticking to myself and everything I touch. I hate not wanting to [...]
Archive for October, 2007
ahhhh… that’s better.
Posted in Edjimication, homeschooling, kids, life, nature on October 23, 2007 | 1 Comment »
settling back in or something
Posted in faith, kids, life, nature, rock & roll, southern living, travel, vineyard on October 16, 2007 | 6 Comments »
I’m home.
New Orleans was interesting… that’s what jme says people say when they don’t want to offend. I don’t mean it to sound bad, but I will say it was not my favorite place, and not somewhere I’ll make any sacrifices to go back to.
Bourbon Street wasn’t much fun. Lots of pretty [...]
And I’m off…
Posted in Edjimication, faith, kids, life on October 9, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Just for a few days though.
I’m going to New Orleans (where I’ve never been before) to attend a children’s ministry conference for the Vineyard… I’m actually really excited to learn more about the denomination’s philosophy as a whole. I know how we do it at our Vineyard, but I’m betting there will be some pretty [...]
to add insult to injury…
Posted in Uncategorized on October 8, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I got “excused” from the dentist’s office this afternoon… since I’m not mom and all.
Nevermind that I rearranged my entire day to be there with Rory. Nevermind that she was happily reading to me from a magazine before mom arrived and then turned into a monkey on crack (complete with chair jumping and running [...]
putting a label on it
Posted in divorce, kids, life, mood, remarriage on October 8, 2007 | 3 Comments »
I’m not so sure I’m ready to do that yet… but I do know I’m tired.
Pretty well ‘done’ as I keep saying. Pretty well ready to curl up and hide under the covers. Not quite ready for a shrink or pills, but definitely ready to have the weighted vest removed from around my [...]
Feast Day
Posted in Uncategorized on October 4, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Today is the day set aside as the feast of
Saint Francis of Assisi
(1181-1226)
patron saint of animals and the environment,
and founder of the order Friars Minor
(also known as the Franciscans).
The Canticle of the Creatures
Most High, all-powerful, all-good Lord,
All praise is Yours, all glory, honor and blessings.
To you alone, Most High, do they belong;
no mortal lips [...]
lawn francis
Posted in art, just because, photography on October 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
October
Posted in life, nature, seasons on October 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This summer we were surprised with guests in our little pond. Some mama frog had laid eggs everywhere… and there are still green tree frog tadpoles swimming happily. We check them every day and have two that are living happily in a large jar on the computer desk.
Right now I’m really grateful for [...]
The Sermon of St. Francis
Posted in Poetry, Religion, faith on October 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Up soared the lark into the air,
A shaft of song, a winged prayer,
As if a soul, released from pain,
Were flying back to heaven again.
St. Francis hears; it was to him
An emblem of this Seraphim;
The upward motion of the fire,
The light, the heat, the heart’s desire.
Around Assisi’s convent gate
The birds, God’s poor who cannot wait,
From moore [...]
