‘”Trust in the LORD , and do good, so you will live in the land, and enjoy security.” { PS 37:3} Trust. That five-letter word is loaded with so much meaning for me. When I first came to Small Parish { and subsequently, The Episcopal Church} from my previous denomination, I had big issues with [...]
Best Dude & I LOVE the TV show _The Big Bang Theory_. Anyhow, last week’s episode was classic. Occasionally ” Dr Sheldon Cooper” will utter a memorable phrase that is both hilarious { at leat to me} and profoundly philosophical. Last Thursday’s episode produced on such “Sheldonism”. He said: “Social constructs dictates that I{ Fill [...]
” You want me to do something–tell me I can’t do it”~Maya Angelou. I’ve determined that 2012 is the “Year of the Strong & Healthy Sarah”. I’ve got a workout plan that includes gym time & t swimming laps in the { heated, covered} pool. Since I’ve been swimming laps since this summer, I’ve developed [...]
Yesterday was the anniversary of the nativity of Mark Twain, the pen name of Samuel L Clements. I found a quote from a Facebook friend that echos how I feel about certain would events, especially in light of the death of one of my area’s ” native sons” in the war in Afghanistan two weeks [...]
” It takes a village to raise a child.”~ Hillary Clinton. On Sunday evening my little parish hosted our first Episcopal Youth Connection{ EYC} meeting in the parish hall. The program was ” Popcorn Theology” , so we watched a Harry Potter movie & had a discussion with our young people but the theological symbolism [...]
” It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.” ~William Blake. Amen. Amen. People who love you should know not to intentionally act hurtful. It’s really hard to tell friends, especially longtime friends, that they hurt your feelings. And it further complicates matters when said friends say something hurtful via the [...]
This morning as I was rustling around some stuff in my bedroom searching for things that I need to bring to the church for Sunday School 2011, I came across a poster with the Scripture quote from Psalm 143. It goes something like this: “You are my God. Show me what you want me to [...]
Facebook is a great tool, but it sure makes life more difficult. A someone with autism, I often totally ignore or misread social cues in-person & therefore try REALLY hard not to offend people online. Yet I am very opinionated & try really hard to speak my mind without insulting someone or making someone feel [...]
Today’s quote is from my all-time favorite female singer-songwriter, Ms Carly Simon ” what if the prince on a horse in your fairy tale / is right here in disguise?/ And what if the stars you are reaching so high for/are shining in his eyes.” ~Carly Simon The quote is from her song_ The Stuff [...]
*** Please don’t share***** I got this quote from a FB friend who attended my high school. { THANKS!!} ” Isn’t it funny how best friends become complete strangers and complete strangers become best friends Guess it’s all about getting older, moving on, and being happy with who is in my life NOW and not [...]
