“Saying goodbye to Paris was something a person did when he knew he was dying. Otherwise, Paris was forever one day soon.” -Rosecrans Baldwin Blame it on the cold or the lazy freedom of a holiday, but I spent most…
Thankful For What is Behind {2012}, Eager For What Echoes Ahead {2013)
In 2012… I traveled by myself to Ireland, walking both the streets of Dublin and the coast of Howth. I castle-hopped in the Loire Valley, spent Easter in the warm spring breath of the Cote d’Azur, had high tea with the…
He Came For You
Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother, And in His name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise His holy name; Christ is the Lord, Oh,…
Christmas Snow
What is it about Christmas that makes us think of snow? I’ve actually only ever had one white Christmas, but each year I remain ever hopeful… A few weeks ago, my dad told me about this poem, a favorite of his…
The Nutcracker
Every Christmas season since the 4th grade, my dad has taken me to the ballet. And every year, save for one or two when we jumped out of the box, we’ve goen to see The Nutcracker. Have you ever seen…
My Answer is Jesus
Like you, I’ve spent the last few days lost in thought about the children, teachers and administrators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. No words can wrap around the heartbreaking sadness and evil of last Friday. I’ve often…