"Squirrel!" Like the talking dog in the movie "Up," I'm distracted. While reading, peripheral movements at the bird feeder have snagged my gaze. A small rodent poses atop the Squirrel Begone Baffle. Book forgotten, I fetch my camera. I am easily baffled. Prone to distraction: hunger clears its throat when I mean to pray, … [Read More...]
I’m Laurie, a contemplative writer, musician and artist, who helps distracted, heart-weary people refocus on God in creative ways that spark hope and wholeness.
I’m Laurie, a contemplative writer, musician and artist, who helps distracted, heart-weary people refocus on God in creative ways that spark hope and wholeness.Read More...
Making Waves
Waves . . . oh how this world waves. Breakers fling themselves at the shore Beasts flick their ears to scatter flies Gills ripple underwater Land heaves and … [Read More...]
Hope Deferred: Next Option, Please
Hope deferred. Not what we had in mind. Dreamer and I finally saw the cardiologist. For 3 long weeks we have awaited The Plan. Remember the classic parental … [Read More...]
Sigh, Sigh, Sigh (& Stay Alive!)
Sigh ... audibly. Deeply. Frequently. (So says my fitness instructor) Dreamer's latest angiogram date looms. After 5 bypasses, why are we here again? Dismay feels … [Read More...]
Breaking In
Breaking in sounds so ... criminal. Unless it's light breaking in, or insight, or a penetrating sense of … [Read More...]
Hinge Points: Relative Movement
Hinge point: It's my blog's 2 1/2 year mark. I’m trying something new. Let me know what you think? Introducing . . . … [Read More...]
Liminal Space: 1 Gate, 3 Glances
I liked its abashed demeanor. 1 stout brace 9 wood pickets, indifferently trimmed 2 rusty hinges: … [Read More...]
Star-wise: Weathering Whatever Befalls
Star-wise, the Magi traversed foreign sands, often against the wind. The star beckoned. Uncharted terrain, bandits … [Read More...]