I had a perfect day. I loved Bayeux Cathedral--a fantastic mish-mash of flying buttresses and gargoyles from the outside, inside, a chaste Gothic cathedrals with the most amazing stained glass. I just love Gothic cathedrals. Nothing prepares you for … [Continue reading]
Want to write a novel in a month? Try Nanawrimo!
This is in my calendar for 2011. What a great project! I have too many pots simmering on the fire, and not enough energy for this year, but am going to get into gear with ideas and research materials for next year. A date, anyone?What is … [Continue reading]
Like a fish out of water, I gasp for you, Lord

Like a fish, That pants and thrashes, Out of its salty oceans, I gasp for you, Lord. I am no amphibian. Though I may flap in a flourish of activity, I gain nothing by it when I am out of your world, when your oxygen does not … [Continue reading]
Blogger on Break
Au Revoir Blog, and au revoir readers. We'll meet again on the 7th September. Bookmark this on Delicious … [Continue reading]
A Christian in Business, II
Frederick Buechner had this description of a vocation, "The vocation God calls you to is where your deep joy and the world's deep need intersect." I think the same can be said of a good and successful business idea. Find out how your skills, talents, … [Continue reading]
Prayer is powerful in every domain of life, even business
I own a business, a small publishing company, and since I got into business 4 years ago, in my forties, with no previous training or experience, I need to run it by prayer. Which I do. Successfully when I remember to pray, stressfully when I do … [Continue reading]
Smilla’s Sense of Snow
I hardly ever watch thrillers, since I get emotionally over-involved in them, and hence nervous. However, I was fascinated by the premise of this novel when I first read a review of it--Smilla who can read snow. I remember studying in linguistics … [Continue reading]
ANTAEUS BY Seamus Heaney
I am reading North by Seamus Heaney, and love this poem: "Antaeus" symbolic of strength from being rooted, grounded, and down to earth.Antaeusby Seamus HeaneyWhen I lie on the ground I rise flushed as a rose in the morning.In fights I arrange a … [Continue reading]
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