Tag: nature

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”

Necessary Hope

I. We know the sun will shine again. We know the trees will bud in spring. We know that death gives way to life. We know, but still. We know this moment’s angst will be resolved in eternity (if not in the next five… Continue Reading “Necessary Hope”

For the One on the Verge of a Dream Being Realised: A Liturgy

That bend before you, in all its delicious possibility, Still holds the fear of not being what you imagined. That dream you clutch, Like a road map into the great unknown, Lacks topography, Clouds in obscurity, The friends who’ll walk this road with you.… Continue Reading “For the One on the Verge of a Dream Being Realised: A Liturgy”

Daily Bread

The last Saturday in September found me leisurely driving through the backroads of southern Ontario headed north. The leaves had started to turn, the corn had goldened, and every turn and hill and valley revealed some new splendour altogether lovely. Aspens and pines replaced… Continue Reading “Daily Bread”