Category: Family
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the problem of christmas
I have fond memories of Christmas past, from my family of origin, as well as with my young family. But then, a while back, problems began within Christendom. Traditional symbols connected up to pagan rites, a portion of believers condemned, and indeed did not participate in Christmas celebrations. As I scaled back my over-the-board enthusiasm,…
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stupidity
That would be in reference to me. Having not learned from my vision debacle, I now face dental disaster. Let me explain. Generational vision issues run in my family. Thus, faithfully, I annually trekked to a specialist, until…. so engrossed in caring for my mother, I neglected myself, resulting in eye surgeries and loss of…
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when I grow up
There’s a question you’re suppose to answer in the first couple decades of life. I, however, am in the remedial class of living, still asking, “what do I want to be when I grow up?” And here I am, facing my seventh decade of life. Unlike most people, aging has always been a grand adventure…
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winds of change
Most years I blurb a little on July 4th, listening to The Battle Hymn of the Republic (written during our horrendous civil war), contemplating our current culture, watching it sadly devolve, hurtling down the same path, repeating history. I have observed the rendering schism, starting at top levels, down through institutions, churches, and families. I’ve…
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the day after (again)
Father’s Day – this holiday at least I should be insulated from emotions. Then I find myself in tears, watching Dr. Who (#9, Father’s Day episode). Daughter, back in time, saving her father’s life, ultimately confronted with the truth, not the rosy image she created. Truth exposed, forgiveness, love expressed. I am dragged through memories…
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