Monthly Archives: January 2014

When I was in South Africa, I was seeking Truth about what had happened there. Tonight I went to an art show entitled, Off the Beaten Path: Violence Women and Art. The exhibit has artists from South Africa in it … Continue reading →

This afternoon prior to recess, one of the little boys came up to me and asked permission to go into the forest. I looked at him for a moment, puzzled because there was no forest near by. I smiled down … Continue reading →

This winter has been brutal but today I took a friend out for a belated birthday lunch and we felt renewed as the world slowly spun by and we caught up on our lives. The hospital was where we started, … Continue reading →

This photo was taken in Stellenbosch, a former stronghold of apartheid beliefs, especially in the academic world. I have been thinking about slavery lately, especially after seeing 12 Years a Slave and reading The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk … Continue reading →

Jesus left Nazareth and went to live by Capernaum by the sea we find out in today’s gospel. There it is that he calls his Apostles, the 12 men who will journey with him, some of whom are fishermen who … Continue reading →

Today was the Feast of the conversion of St. Paul, who saw a bright light, fell to the ground, and was blind until another man was sent to heal him. We all have our roads to Damascus where we become … Continue reading →

Winter can make people want to cocoon, to stay put, and to curl up under the comforter for days. Those who venture out though might find beauty in the coldness, colours brightening the world, and sights normally unseen. Individual snowflakes … Continue reading →

This winter has been brutal on many fronts but especially with driving. This morning’s drive looked like this. Visibility was maybe a kilometer in places. The road conditions were good so I just took it slow and arrived safely. Have … Continue reading →

I have upgraded computers although it is still a PC but it is definitely faster. By the weekend I hope to have it all up and running, with my favourites and email switched over. I have so much to learn … Continue reading →

I am not sure when I stopped breathing during 12 Years a Slave but it was early on. This was the second movie I had seen this weekend and, like Philomena, the religious folks come out looking hideous. What happens … Continue reading →