Note: On Saturdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. The story of Zechariah resonates with me, perhaps more than any story in the New Testament that does not directly involve Jesus. Zechariah and Elizabeth were old, too old, they believed,… Continue reading The Protection of Speechlessness
Category: Nonfiction
Harvests
Note: On Saturdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. There are harvests, and then there are harvests. The independent small farmers who remain in this country are among its biggest gamblers. Even with crop insurance, it’s a dicey business. An… Continue reading Harvests
On the Nightstand: In Full Bloom by Claire Swinarski
I’ve been on Claire Swinarski’s email list for some time, even though I am hopelessly not techy enough to find her Catholic Feminist podcast. I like the things she has to say… and the way she looks at feminism. In Full Bloom promises to help the reader “see God’s grace at work” and to thrive… Continue reading On the Nightstand: In Full Bloom by Claire Swinarski
The 2020 Great Advent Giveaway
I’m so excited to tell you about these four wonderful woman-owned businesses that are offering $25 each in gifts in this year’s Great Advent Giveaway! (Enter by 12:15 a.m. ET this Saturday morning, December 5.) One winner will be selected at random for gifts from: Dusty Donkey Soap (Cherie Bradley) CB Jewelry (Ambassador Karen Konar)… Continue reading The 2020 Great Advent Giveaway