Tag: beauty

When Bear-Fox Came to School

It was Tuesday, March 26, 2024—just an ordinary day. Tuesdays this semester, consisted of rising early enough to plan a music lesson, dress and feed myself, and pack the books and lunch I’d need for the day all in time to leave by seven-thirty.… Continue Reading “When Bear-Fox Came to School”

Beloved, Wouldn’t It Be Beautiful?

What if things are not loved because they are beautiful, but are beautiful because they are loved? What if the apostle John refers to himself as “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” not because John had a closer friendship with Jesus than the other disciples,… Continue Reading “Beloved, Wouldn’t It Be Beautiful?”

An Anne Letter

Why an Anne letter? There are several reasons. First, it has occurred to me that when I meet people who read my blog, they really have no idea what my life consists of, which is okay; but when one writes for The Public, there… Continue Reading “An Anne Letter”

Diamonds: A Parable

May I tell you about diamonds? We won’t dwell on how they’re formed, in the belly of the earth by pressure and heat, as “fearfully and wonderfully” as we are made ourselves (Psalm 139:14). Rather, let’s talk about how they are light catchers and… Continue Reading “Diamonds: A Parable”

Obviously

I took my first bow today, my stage the worn, deep rose carpet of First United Church in Waterloo. I bowed three times, once with my fellow soloist and twice with the rest of the Laurier Singers. It felt utterly strange and a little… Continue Reading “Obviously”