Tag: The Christian Life
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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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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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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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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…
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Hurricane Déjà vu
Yesterday afternoon found Brad and me running errands and collecting supplies in case Hurricane Sandy wrecks havoc on our lives. Several times throughout the afternoon I found myself asking, “Really? Another hurricane?” Hurricane Irene is still fresh in my mind. Large flats of batteries and flashlights filled the front section of Lowe’ s. One worker told us that…
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School Year Beginnings
I am blaming the gap between posts on a major event in my life: the start of school. Yes, Monday, August 27, marked my family’s second year at Stony Brook and my re-entry in the classroom. The first week of school was crazy. New York state law requires schools that begin before Labor Day to…
Alicia Brummeler 