Consider the Lilies

Category: Winter

  • Coming Out of the Dark

    A freak snowstorm hit my area in October, and thousands of people were in the dark – for days.  The lights and power were non-existent in my home for four days, the nights were dark and cold, and it looked like it would stay this way for many more days. When the lights came back…

  • Taking Refuge

    It’s freezing today in Connecticut. Although it is January and cold is expected, this cold snap has reached “dangerous” zones.  The chill has dipped well below zero at night.  And, I, along with many, have sought shelter inside my cozy home. Those who live outside, without a home to go to, need to find a…

  • Mystical Body

    There is something about going to church. I experienced this last night, in the middle of the week.  I knew there was an advent service being held.  Advent is not new to me, in fact, it comes up every year.  The songs, readings, and homilies all have a familiar theme, around the events leading up…

  • Consider the Geese

    At this time of year in the northeast, a simple three-mile jog can feel like a climb up Mount Everest.  Not only are the temperatures chilling, the wind icy, and the other joggers few, but the scenery has changed considerably from a short month ago. I have an idealic spot to jog.  A perfect 5K…