haiku: scars

scars on furniture mark character, human scars say imperfection

‘Entreat me Not to Leave Thee…’

“The Story of Ruth and Naomi” by Ruth Weisburg This passage is precious. It is so romantic and has been used in many weddings, probably for centuries! And I love the words in the old English King James. They are so poetic. Some words in life should be poetic… And Ruth said, Entreat me not to…

Island Hopping

  Friends lifting the kiddush cup for the wine blessing… Last evening we enjoyed a beautiful Shabbat celebration and meal on a yacht. The weather was perfect… the company grand… the conversation stimulating… and the laughter raucous… It was a once in a lifetime experience. Actually, I am hoping it wasn’t. I am longing to…

Florida!

My husband and I are in Coral Gables, Florida, at the Biltmore Hotel. This is a business trip, but we are having so much fun; it doesn’t feel like work. Pure pleasure. I have to admit, I broke down crying when I had to pack my suitcase again. I know that sounds ridiculous. I guess…

The Fool

Dennis Prager… who is no fool… When I was a Bible school student at Christ for the Nations in Dallas some years ago, I had an Israeli friend who called herself an “atheist.” We had many long talks about “God,” “Jesus,” and the Bible. I will never forget once riding a ski lift in Winterpark, Colorado,…

Morning at My Front Door…

“The horns of the morning are blowing, are shining… ” Philiph Larkin I love morning, everyday and in every season! But spring mornings are especially lovely, and I am enjoying the flowers in our yard as they awaken from the barreness of winter, one by one.  

Remembering Mothers

Pontormo’s “Visitation,” –famous mothers, Mary and Elizabeth I wrote this in honor of my mother and mother-in-law. 

Moonbeams

moonbeams upon a rolling sea unlocked a song buried within my heart

Gone Sailin’…

I have returned from this last international trip utterly exhausted… mentally, physically, emotionally… so I am taking a break from some of my daily routines, like writing this blog. If you haven’t read anything from the sidebar to the right titled, “pure culture vs content,” there are a number of subjects reflective of the heart and soul of this…