botany and bookends

Tag: grace

  • GRACE by Paul Lynch

    I have mentioned this book but not yet written a review on it. It is, unquestionably, a book with strong feelings. Before opening the first…

  • in the in-between

    I read an interesting description of Advent this morning in Common Prayer. While describing Advent as a time of waiting and expectation, the author wrote…

  • commonality

    In a world of disconnection, it has felt even more comforting to gather with people all over the world as we circle the same scripture…

  • Happy Hydrangea

    Last week I bought my first hydrangea (Nikko Blue). This week I bought all new sheets and rearranged a bedroom just because of the amazing…

  • A CHRISTMAS MEMORY by Truman Capote

    Illustrator Beth Peck elegantly illuminates the words of Truman Capote as he tells the story of the uniquely loving relationship between seven-year-old, Buddy, and his…

  • Learning the rhythm of relaxation…

    It was an unseasonably cool day today. I know I have a long way to go with the California heat (and truly, I’ve enjoyed the…

  • Rain, rain, go…away?

    We are preparing for rain, here in Northern California, not unlike our preparations for snow in Missouri. Bringing in the delicate items, the lamps and…