I began my read of "The Roots of Christian Mysticism" last night. The author writes a bit about Tradition in the intro, stating:
Newman compared the early history of the Church to the opening chords of a symphony, when the subjects which will later be brought out one by one are introduced all together in a concentrated burst of creativity.
A beautiful analogy! I come from a background that had no use for anything older than yesterday. Viewing Tradition is this manner gives me a greater understanding and appreciation for the way it has unfolded. After all these years, I feel like such a novice, only beginning to dip my toes into deep waters.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Yesterday Evening Shots
Here are a few photos of yesterday's sunset on the river and the moonrise over our mountain. We are blessed to live in such a beautiful area! Thank you, Lord!
Vacation Photos
Here are a few photos I took while at Assateague last week. It's one of our most favorite vacation spots; one we have gone to for many years and where we had much fun with our daughters.
These little duckies came to call every morning. We thought we would treat them to a little puppy chow, which they gobbled right up ... at least until Callie dove into the middle of the flock and sent them scurrying.
The next few pics are of a hawk and a heron taken at the wildlife refuge. Unfortunately, the wild ponies were too far away to get any good photos.
These little duckies came to call every morning. We thought we would treat them to a little puppy chow, which they gobbled right up ... at least until Callie dove into the middle of the flock and sent them scurrying.The next few pics are of a hawk and a heron taken at the wildlife refuge. Unfortunately, the wild ponies were too far away to get any good photos.
Book Club Update
To any of the book club members stopping by: my book order ran into a shipping problem and is "in the mail." Hopefully, I'll receive it very soon.
Dang! Already behind the eight ball. But I am checking others' comments and enjoying them. Keep posting!!
Dang! Already behind the eight ball. But I am checking others' comments and enjoying them. Keep posting!!
Friday, September 12, 2008
Two Word Survey
A fun survey I picked up from Phillipa. Two word answers, no more, no less…
1. Where is your cell phone? ...............beside me
2. Your significant other?....................my hubby
3. Your hair? ..................................shiny silver
4. Your mother?...............................passed on
5. Your brother?...............................have none
6. Your favorite thing?.......................forest walk
7. Your dream last night?.....................don't remember
8. Your favorite drink?.......................iced coffee
9. Your dream?................................family nearby
10. The room you’re in?......................living room
11. Your ex?....................................passed on
12. Your fear?..................................being widowed
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years?....right here
14. Where were you last night?.............at home
15. What you’re not?.........................laid back
16. Muffins?....................................Starbuck's blueberry
17. One of your wish list items?............therapy pool
18. Where you grew up?.....................suburban Pittsburgh
19. The last thing you did?...................saw movie
20. What are you wearing?..................capri pants
21. Your TV?...................................Fox News
22. Your pets?.................................Callie girl
23. Your computer?...........................IBM laptop
24. Your life?..................................missed opportunities
25. Your mood?...............................hopefully optimistic
26. Missing someone?........................my children
27. Your car?.................................Toyota Avalon
28. Something you’re not wearing?.......my socks
29. Favorite Store?..........................Plum Bottom
30. Your summer?............................sadly over
31. Like someone?...........................my dog
32. Your favorite color?....................mostly blues
33. Last time you laughed?.................tonight
34. Last time you cried.....................this afternoon
35. You are with?............................dog, hubby
35. Who will re-post this?..................don't know
1. Where is your cell phone? ...............beside me
2. Your significant other?....................my hubby
3. Your hair? ..................................shiny silver
4. Your mother?...............................passed on
5. Your brother?...............................have none
6. Your favorite thing?.......................forest walk
7. Your dream last night?.....................don't remember
8. Your favorite drink?.......................iced coffee
9. Your dream?................................family nearby
10. The room you’re in?......................living room
11. Your ex?....................................passed on
12. Your fear?..................................being widowed
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years?....right here
14. Where were you last night?.............at home
15. What you’re not?.........................laid back
16. Muffins?....................................Starbuck's blueberry
17. One of your wish list items?............therapy pool
18. Where you grew up?.....................suburban Pittsburgh
19. The last thing you did?...................saw movie
20. What are you wearing?..................capri pants
21. Your TV?...................................Fox News
22. Your pets?.................................Callie girl
23. Your computer?...........................IBM laptop
24. Your life?..................................missed opportunities
25. Your mood?...............................hopefully optimistic
26. Missing someone?........................my children
27. Your car?.................................Toyota Avalon
28. Something you’re not wearing?.......my socks
29. Favorite Store?..........................Plum Bottom
30. Your summer?............................sadly over
31. Like someone?...........................my dog
32. Your favorite color?....................mostly blues
33. Last time you laughed?.................tonight
34. Last time you cried.....................this afternoon
35. You are with?............................dog, hubby
35. Who will re-post this?..................don't know
Sarah Smile
I think most of us knew the choice of Sarah Palin for VP would draw the fire of liberals, but I have to say I'm a bit surprised at the vitriol lauched at her from women, especially the big mouth celebutards. Just shows how much abortion continues to divide this country. Sarah hasn't changed her men like some women do their underwear; she takes responsibility, yes and even loves, the products of her conception - her beautiful children. They loathe her for that. Women's rights? It would seem that the term never meant anything more than the right to kill your baby. Never mind that Sarah has already treaded where only one other woman has been. She gives birth. Unforgiveable!
May the blessing of the Lord rest upon her, strengthen and carry her and her family through these tumultuous times.
May the blessing of the Lord rest upon her, strengthen and carry her and her family through these tumultuous times.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Book Blog
I have decided to take part in a group read of a book in which we will blog our thoughts as we go, visiting each other's blogs to comment and discuss. The book is The Roots of Christian Mysticism. It sounds like an interesting read and a fun concept; just hope I can keep up with the reading schedule. I still have reading to do for my doula certification and as I have my third and last required birth at the end of this month, I need to get moving!
Lord, have mercy ... please!!!
Lord, have mercy ... please!!!
OCA in the News
How sad to read the news of Met. Herman's involvement in the OCA scandal. It seems no church group is without their issues, are they. The lusting after of power, sex, money ... passions that unless corralled and tamed wreak much havoc.
Lord, have mercy!
Lord, have mercy!
Summer's End
I've been neglecting this blog in a very bad way. Forgive me.
The summer has been full of activity and I hate to see it end. Our new grandbaby, River, was born in July. We went to visit him and, of course, he is a beautiful and sweet boy. It saddens me that I will be so little involved in his life; they live so far away. It's not just a matter of hopping a plane, more like three planes each way. The potential for travel plans going awry grows daily, what with the state of our airlines. And, of course, we had our share of problems with the trip. Not fun. But it is very gratifying to watch my daughters become mommies - seeing them both change from focusing primarily on themselves and their interests to being completely attuned to their babies and turning more inward as they nurture a stronger nesting instinct.
Last week, Gabby's mom, her family, hubby and I went to Chincoteague for a long weekend. It's always nice to be there, we've been going for many a year. That's where we were on 9/11 when the towers were hit. I remember very well my hubby coming into the bedroom to wake me and tell me what was happening. It was very odd being away from my home then; I remember feeling very disconnected, especially trying to continue our vacation, carrying on with our plans. Looking around at all the tranquil beauty of Assateague, it was hard to believe that another part of our country was under attack and being turned completely upside down in such horror.
The summer has been full of activity and I hate to see it end. Our new grandbaby, River, was born in July. We went to visit him and, of course, he is a beautiful and sweet boy. It saddens me that I will be so little involved in his life; they live so far away. It's not just a matter of hopping a plane, more like three planes each way. The potential for travel plans going awry grows daily, what with the state of our airlines. And, of course, we had our share of problems with the trip. Not fun. But it is very gratifying to watch my daughters become mommies - seeing them both change from focusing primarily on themselves and their interests to being completely attuned to their babies and turning more inward as they nurture a stronger nesting instinct.
Last week, Gabby's mom, her family, hubby and I went to Chincoteague for a long weekend. It's always nice to be there, we've been going for many a year. That's where we were on 9/11 when the towers were hit. I remember very well my hubby coming into the bedroom to wake me and tell me what was happening. It was very odd being away from my home then; I remember feeling very disconnected, especially trying to continue our vacation, carrying on with our plans. Looking around at all the tranquil beauty of Assateague, it was hard to believe that another part of our country was under attack and being turned completely upside down in such horror.
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