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December 23, 2020
Back in the day, I used to enjoy making Christmas Mix Tapes or CDs for family and friends. Today’s equivalent I guess is the Play List. So I made one. You can listen here.
December 22, 2020
You may be familiar with the Truth and Reconciliation processes widely used in Africa in an effort to change the effects of genocide, inter-tribal war, and apartheid. About 20 years ago, Canada engaged in a Truth and Reconciliation process with indigenous people across Canada. The effects are still unfolding.
December 22, 2020
I’ve said this before: the story of the Nativity lives in everyone’s heart. The story of the messy first Christmas is your story: you know what it is like to lose control, to deal with the unexpected, to put your life in danger for the sake of others, to be uncertain about the future andContinue reading "The reality of the messy Nativity"
December 20, 2020
No pun intended, though it **is** a "Winter Award" for this year.
I participate in an online photography group called Viewbug that includes opportunities to submit photos for professional and hobbyist photographers to judge. Over the years, I have learned a lot by studying other photographers' works, and have entered a bunch of contests and even placed in a few.
December 18, 2020
Growing up, one of my favorite days of the year was the day after Thanksgiving. For many, the day after Thanksgiving is exciting because they love to shop ‘till they drop on Black Friday. Now, despite not being a big shopper, I did always look forward to getting out of the house to see what was in the stores and always hoped we would see some family members while out and about. The main reason I always looked forward to the day after Thanksgiving, however, was because my mom, aunt, cousin (and sometimes others) would often go to a small, outdoor zoo that always debuts their Christmas lig
December 17, 2020
Sister Julia Walsh talks with author Jon Sweeney about his journey from Evangelical Christianity and Moody Bible Institute to writing about saints, becoming Catholic and marrying a rabbi. They also explore his thoughts on what Christians need to know and respect about Judaism. And they discuss Jon Sweeney's new book about Nicholas Black Elk.
December 14, 2020
Actually, going to and being in the woods has been an escape for me for decades! So, of course I said "yes" over the weekend when a friend asked me to join her on an adventure at the Waubay National Wildlife Refuge. It's "up in The Hills" about 40 miles from Sisseton, up near Enemy Swim Lake.
December 11, 2020
"If you want a happy ending, that depends, of course, on where you stop your story."
Orson Welles
I recently devoured the memoir, Memorial Drive. The book tells the story of a daughter whose mother was murdered by her step-father. I couldn't stop reading it. I found the above quote at the end of one of the chapters.
December 9, 2020
Here we are. We’re in Advent … during a pandemic. Every year, holding out hope and waiting in the dark offers a profound spiritual power to me. During the darkest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, I am consoled by the candlelight while I prepare for Christmas and pray about opening my heartContinue reading "Music for Advent during a pandemic"