I’m a liar. I said it would be a quiet week. That I wouldn’t post much. But I’m a liar. And I have to confess. Get it off my chest. I’m a liar. And worse. I’m a liar mom. I perpetuated the Santa myth. I overspent and hid gifts and piled them under the tree […]
Flattened for a Mary Christmas
I wish you a Mary Christmas. Stunned by His reflection. Flattened at His feet. As you wait. And worship Heady with His fragrance. “Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the […]
Slowing Down
It’s late. The house breathes silent. Waiting. The night inhales expectant. Breathless. Soft light turns black to gray, illuminates alabaster earth skin. Hushed. Green glows gold and blue and white. I strung the lights and hung the ornaments alone this year. Simple. On sale artificial tree. Just a few color-coordinated ornaments. The rest left in […]
A Gift of Compassion
I just looked through this catalog, and I’m so giddy with excitement that I can’t sit still. My heart leaps with joy at the creative possibilities. Perfect gifts. That teach the real meaning of Christmas. That don’t cost an arm and a leg. Unless you want to spend an arm and a leg. Or spend […]
If I’m Still Enough
Sometimes when the light is right and if I’m still enough I catch the glitter of tinsel dust that floats above melted memories of magic and mystery in the waiting and anticipation of gifts delivered in the night and I long for simple times when I delighted in an unseen omnipotent giver and all I […]