Category: The Christian life
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July Musings
Once again I feel compelled to begin my post with an apology. Too much time has elapsed since I last wrote—I’m sorry! Maybe I just need to drop the apologizing altogether. I assume (and hope) my readers are blissfully unaware of the large gaps of time that have elapsed between my posts as of late.…
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June Reflections
As I write this post, the sun is shining, a lovely summer breeze blows through the large slider window, and the views across Clifford Lake invite daydreaming. The occasional kayaker or fisherman passes by, but that is about it for lake traffic today. The cottage itself is a quiet place too—just Mom and Dad B,…
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Goodbye to my Patron Saint of Hospitality
Two weeks ago I learned of the death of Edith Schaeffer. I don’t know how I missed this information, but at the age of 98, Edith died on March 30. My life has been directly influenced by the writings of Edith and this post honors this remarkable woman. (In case you don’t know, Edith is…
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Pushing Up, Part 2
Back on February 1 I posted about the emerging daffodils under the Weeping Cherry tree. At the time, they were tiny little shoots barely poking through the soil. I wondered in my post what storms loomed on the horizon, knowing winter’s clock still ticked loudly. I don’t consider myself prophetic by any means, but only…
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Interruptions
Perhaps I am overstating things when I say that I feel fairly confident to write and reflect on life’s interruptions at the moment—especially when they are weather-related. Since moving to New York two years ago, I have experienced two hurricanes (one per year) and one blizzard. A week ago the snow fell fast and…
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Pushing Up
It’s been pretty cold the last two weeks in New York—highs in the 20s most days. Cold enough that I found myself wondering what the temperatures were like in Texas. I remember days in January and February where the temps could reach 80 degrees. Sounds lovely right now! Even though the ground and trees reflect…
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10 Favorites of 2012
How is it that 2012 is last year? Before I jump into a new year, it only seems appropriate to look back and recall some of my favorite moments from 2012. Here they are in no particular order: 1. Retreat Workshop Presenter—Last January I flew to Indiana so that my mom and I could co-lead/speak…
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Mid-December Musings
Letting go of the perfect Christmas tree—About two days after we decorated our Christmas tree, a section of lights in the middle quit working. Not the top section or bottom section, but right, smack in the middle of the tree. At first I consoled myself that it really wasn’t all that noticeable (not quite true).…
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Season of Gratitude
I write this post from the Midwest while visiting both sets of families. Our time has been marked by food, relaxation, movie-watching, and a sense of gratefulness. The push to Thanksgiving Break is over and for the remainder of the school year the breaks will come at regular intervals. What a fall! From juggling teaching…
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Hurricane Sandy Aftermath
In the hours before a hurricane strikes, life takes on a surreal quality. As you go about your normal routines (mostly), you begin to fool yourself into thinking that the weather forecasters are wrong. Surely, the storm can’t be that bad! The house is filled with light and warmth; jobs are completed with ease. And…
Alicia Brummeler 