Author Archives: Nancy

There are lots of things we count. Today is the last day of February and anyone who knows me well knows that on my birthday, February 17th, I count my cards. When I started this crazy and nonsensical tradition I … Continue reading →

Hello dear readers – I am basking! Basking in California sunshine. Basking in family hospitality. Basking in the indulgence of delicious food and exceptional wine. Basking in late nights and late mornings. Basking in time to read and sightsee. It … Continue reading →

Last week I went with my sister and brother to see the movie, ‘A Man Called Otto’. Tom Hanks plays the main character, Otto, a grumpy older man who has given up on life. He is critical of everyone and … Continue reading →

On January 1st we had 9:01:01 hours of daylight. Today we will enjoy 9:21:41 hours of daylight. 21 minutes doesn’t seem like much in a 24 hour day but it sure seems like a lot when it means the sun … Continue reading →

Do you remember the words, “Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.” We hear it in the Christmas story from the gospel of Luke (2:19). Those are words I have always loved. Truth be told, I … Continue reading →

We have passed the mid-point of the month. Where I live, the ground is now white with snow. It feels like winter has come early this year but I think I might say that every year. At the first of … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving weekend for me, and perhaps for you too, meant several generations at the table for dinner. It was delightful, as it always is, to sit with both a younger generation an older generation and the one in between. For … Continue reading →

As you know I am well into my second gig of half-time ministry. This time the minister is on sabbatical and I am filling in for three months. This faith community, like the last one, is located very near where … Continue reading →

The virus caught up with me. Like so many others, I tested positive last week and spent 5 days cooling my heels in isolation. Thankfully I was one of the lucky ones who had light impact and no lingering effects. … Continue reading →

I have had a few conversations lately with people who are struggling with their relationships… primary couple relationships, son/daughter relationships, and troubled friendships. I have come to the conclusion that relationships and family dynamics can be messy, hard, and sometimes … Continue reading →