Jewish Rebirth in Germany

One of the few Jewish institutes to survive the shattering, “Night of Broken Glass (Kristallnact) in 1938, Germany’s largest synagogue has been refurbished and opened her doors today. It is a sign of Jewish rebirth in Germany. Rabbi Leo Trepp, who preached in the synagogue in the 1930s and attended the opening ceremony in Berlin today, calls the opening…

Who are the Mystics?

There is some discussion about Mother Theresa and her “dark night of the soul,” or the last half of her life until her death when she experienced no “feeling” of the presence of God.  

Dare to Live in Irony

When I teach creative writing to beginners, I emphasize three things: the need for strong action verbs, the importance of simile and metaphor, and the power of irony. Some say the best writers are those who use irony to craft the illustration and application of their story. 

Timberline

Growing up in Colorado, I became aware of the meaning of “timberline” at an early age.  I remember taking drives to the mountains and seeing the timberline from a distance

Eerie Shudder

Wayne and I stole a few moments of our lunch hour to slip into the