Monthly Archives: June 2012
Ever-so-slightly grumpy?
David and I share a rather warped and juvenile sense of humor. This has proved especially valuable in situations where one or the other might be grumpy, tired, or threatening to torpedo an otherwise pleasant afternoon. In case you had … Continue reading
How much breath in a day?
I lie quietly in the warm dark and realize that all of today’s breaths have been spoken for. There is not one random or arbitrary heartbeat. Each word, deed and thought of today is now recorded for all eternity. Did … Continue reading
Tea in bed?
For most years of my life, my mother would wake me each morning by bringing me hot tea in bed. The spoons and floral teacups would rattle as she rolled a wooden tea trolley down our concrete hallway, the house … Continue reading
A duty of delight…
“The devil shows you the worst of man, the Holy Spirit the best”. (Dorothy Day: The Duty of Delight). Sometimes, to be honest, my whole day is … Continue reading
Father’s Day 2012
He covers the sky with clouds; He supplies the earth with rain And makes the grass grow on the hills. He provides food for the cattle And for the young ravens when they call. His pleasure is not in the … Continue reading
A flea is in me
I swallowed a flea. “I know it’s the first day of summer, guys, but we really need to tackle this.” I announce to four scratching saints yesterday, their flea-bitten legs propped up on the ottoman as sad evidence. I roll out … Continue reading
