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Sunflowers

Although I’m “not in Kansas anymore” I can recall the surprise and delight of the hot summer days and the wide wide prairies, and the sight of fields and fields of sunflowers. The contrast of the wide horizons of the prairies from the smaller, tighter space of Scotland took much adjustment. In fairness though, bothContinue reading “Sunflowers”

Leap of Faith

Before you ask, the answer is No! I don’t possess the courage to do such a circus act as the flying trapeze. Just looking at the photo brings my heart to my mouth! Courage and artistic flair are combined with commitment and trust in the ability to pull this off. Certainly, as a child goingContinue reading “Leap of Faith”

A Thin Place

Perhaps there never will be enough photographs of Iona Abbey! At one time Iona was the center of Europe in the sense that from this center Christianity was spread throughout Scotland and from there through the rest of the United Kingdom and beyond eastward into many parts of Europe. Certainly, when viewed on a map,Continue reading “A Thin Place”

“While the tennis ball went back and forth”

The middle of June through the early part of July for tennis fans means the clay courts of Stade Roland Garros in Paris and the grass courts of Wimbledon, London. These venues are home for two of the great Grand Slam tennis fixtures. As a child I so loved the two weeks of what seemedContinue reading ““While the tennis ball went back and forth””

Near and Far

Today I am returning to one of my favorite poets, R.S. Thomas. (1913-2000) A man of devout faith and honest doubt. Throughout his life he experienced the proximity and the elusiveness of God. Most of his life was lived in Wales and over the years as he served as a priest in the Anglican ChurchContinue reading “Near and Far”

What about now?

A few years ago I spent several hours at Stonehenge, England. Why had I taken so long to visit this spectacular World Heritage site? https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/To stand on this soil, to gaze and stare, to ponder the mystery and the majesty and to marvel at our distant ancestors. This was surely a moment of “going back”.Continue reading “What about now?”

Pentecost

The world seems to move from one tragedy to another. Oh what a year we say as “masks” are now optional for most. Yet although we see light there is only darkness for so many more. India is in turmoil as Covid-19 wreaks havoc. Here we are, soon to celebrate the Christian festival of Pentecost,Continue reading “Pentecost”

Askernishing

Askernish is on the west coast of the island of South Uist, too small to be named on the map above. Yet here on the very western edge of Europe you will find the most unexpected and delightful golf course. https://www.askernishgolfclub.com/ The history of this course is another story! The former American poet laureate, BillyContinue reading “Askernishing”

The Shell

What fun it was as a child to lift the sea shell up and cup your ear. It never failed to surprise and delight. The sound of the sea surging, the roll of the rocks, the wrestling of the waves, their ebb and flow, oh the delight, which fed the imagination. Turning once again toContinue reading “The Shell”

Stubbornness of Gladness

For many of us it continues to be a hard year. COVID-19 has marked us, and some will carry open wounds, while others the sores will be forever internal. Add to this the ongoing struggle for justice, where every life matters, especially those lives which for too long have borne pain and insult from thoseContinue reading “Stubbornness of Gladness”