My spouse and I are really lucky. We live on around three acres right by the Conococheague Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River that’s large enough to take a kayak down. The land we belong to has been settled for a long time – our home was originally the toll house for a flour…
Tag: spring
When it’s really cold and horrible out, my spouse and I walk the shopping mall near where we live. I noticed the other day that swimsuits are already out and the darker colors of winter clothing have given way to the pastels and soft fabrics of this year’s spring collections. It’s a funny thing to…
I noticed the change in the light for the first time last week. There’s a subtle difference in the tint of the sunlight as the sun moves north on its way to crossing the equator at the vernal equinox in March. I’m the daughter of an artist and costume designer, so I suspect I notice…
This short sermon was offered to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick on Sunday, April 23rd. When I’m in emotional pain, I seek the outdoors. I grew up here in Frederick, which means that throughout the region I have special places I go to find solace – certain boulders at Cunningham Falls, the far edge…