May 2022 – Prayers, Poems, and Christian Ponderings

That Albatross!

With a wingspan of some 12 feet and the ability to fly at speeds of 80mph and travel some 500 miles without touching land, the albatross is a bird to be held in awe. We are told that they have locking elbow joints, which enables them to fly or glide on wind streams with wingsContinue reading “That Albatross!”

An unusual Alpinist

Today, I share with you a poem by Gregory Djanikian. In his words I feel the love and care he has for his elderly mother and for the reverence he has for every breath of life. For some who have had the opportunity of watching the Netflix documentary “The Alpinist” you might find the comparisonContinue reading “An unusual Alpinist”

Ebb and Flow

During the summer months many folks head to the beach and delight to get their feet wet! Some of us love visiting the coast in the winter months when wind and wave combine to battle the coastline. I find that the noise of the ebb and flow of wave can be inspiring and stimulating, bothContinue reading “Ebb and Flow”

Foreign

The photo above only tells a small part of a much larger and longer story. 27years ago I too stood in line waiting my turn to enter the Immigration building in Kansas City. A small unattractive building exuding no sense of welcome or generous hospitality. As I stood in line I knew I was oneContinue reading “Foreign”

Leisure

Today, I am trying to truly pause and ponder. Amidst the busyness of our days, our many lists and our much hurrying, suddenly the day is gone and we are too tired even to reflect on the hours that have come and gone so swiftly. In contrast to my last post, Carol Ann Duffy’s poemContinue reading “Leisure”

“winds of change”

The month of May ushers in much excitement for our school aged grandchildren. Only a few more weeks and the school year will be over! Already they are wondering which teacher they might have come mid August! How fast a school year opens and closes. Certainly, these past two years of school have been hardContinue reading ““winds of change””