That a couple of years ago, I would have blogged all sorts of events from the last couple of days. I mean, a lot has gone on in my life. I finished a great silent retreat where the subject material was on the “mystics.” I am not sure if I enjoyed the presented material most [...]
Entries from June 2008
June 26, 2008
Reflecting in this silent place
Reflecting on Teresa of Avila’s writings, The Interior Castle and a quote from someone given to me by one of the spiritual directors here, “There are places in my heart that I have never been. Lord, sometimes I don’t know myself. I am blessed that you do.” I get the feeling that there are whole [...]
June 25, 2008
An Interrupted Life
I was introduced to the life and writings of Etty Hillesum today. She did not survive the Holocaust but she did learn to live her short life with God. On prayer she says, " Half an hour of meditation can set the tone for the whole day but its not so simple. It has to [...]
June 20, 2008
In Silence
For the next week and a bit I will be on vacation. I think it would be right to call this a holiday where the time away can be called holy – although if one looks, the sacred can even be found in days at work. I am going to spend the next week in [...]
June 19, 2008
Two in a Row
This is too common an occurrence. Two guys, doubt they care much about the state of their dental health although they have underlying medical conditions that should make them more prudent, come in with lost fillings. the most common reason for a lost filling is decay around an old filling so that the structure of [...]
June 16, 2008
Kimia’s dedication
Some events are very special. Yesterday Kimia Lanoie was dedicated to God. A big day for my littlest granddaughter. Kind of special for a Father’s Day since my son is the proud dad. At times like this my thoughts return to the past; to Eric’s dedication and our idealism at that time as we set [...]
June 16, 2008
O taste and see…
Seems I used to have a lot more time to reflect on life. I am anxiously awaiting my week of retreat. Only one week to go! Life still teaches me lessons but I learn them only if I stop and take some time to reflect on their meaning. Zaka’s response to the delicious taste of [...]
June 16, 2008
First fruits
It is always interesting to watch little kids take the first taste of new foods. Their faces are so honest. Tonight Zaka had his first fresh cherry. He ate the pit and spit out the fruit. It was funny to watch. He has decided against cherries. Only two years and already he has very definite [...]
June 15, 2008
Grandmothering
The day began early – that’s how it goes when a garage sale is going on. Also Leo left at 6 for a meeting in Davidson so I was up for that. He did bring me coffee in bed this morning though. My contribution to this humongous garage sale is childcare. For the most part [...]
June 13, 2008
Music
I am up and listening to the Boyce Symphonies. We played one in orchestra. I like baroque music. I suppose that music is some of what I like best on the recorder. Oh if only I could make mine sound like the really good recorder artists. I guess I have neither the skills or another [...]
