And so we come to the end

Saturday, April 7th. Holy Saturday, the 46th and final day of Lent. Today is the final day of lent for 2012 and my 46th straight day of posting here. It was an ambitious goal, but I’m glad I tried it. Knowing I had this deadline each day caused me to shift gears and begin to…

Cigarettes and Juniper

Friday, April 6th. Good Friday. I was on my way back from the artist hermitages at Laity Lodge last weekend when I saw an ashtray near the outdoor fireplace. That kind of surprised me. Laity Lodge isn’t exactly the kind of place where people do a lot of smoking. In fact, I don’t think I’ve…

Maundy Thursday

Thursday, April 5th. Maundy Thursday. My first ever Maundy Thursday service. I am fifty years old, but I am young at heart and ready to experience all things new. Saint Luke’s, how your beauty has broken my heart. Your priests have proved to be gentle and kind. The two I have met know my name…