Some people relish the deep sea or rushing rapids. I am not among them. I love water -- its cool blueness, its literal fluidity. But, I most enjoy it when I can touch bottom -- as in a pool or living water so clear and still I can see all the way down to my… Continue reading On fins and the joy of touching bottom
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Time on my hands, weight off my back
Reposting this as it reminds me of a wonderful (pre-COVID) holiday trip. And, that it's time to weed out my baggage once again... "Let it go. Let it go." (Elsa) Sometimes life sends you subtle signals that a season is changing. Other times, it's more like a karate chop. One of the latter hit me… Continue reading Time on my hands, weight off my back
Nothing but grace between the mugger and me
About 10 a.m. last Tuesday, I walked out of a magazine office in a nice section of a nice city and found myself in the middle of a mugging. Literally. Impressive. But, God's armor is more so. The mugger briefly focused her attention on me. But, within seconds, an elderly woman was down in the… Continue reading Nothing but grace between the mugger and me
Life 101: 4 lessons from the news
“A good newspaper, I suppose, is a nation talking to itself.” Arthur Miller, American playwright Watching the news in the last few weeks has been sobering. No matter how you look at it, America and, indeed, the world are not in their finest hour. As writing news is what I do for a living, however,… Continue reading Life 101: 4 lessons from the news
Packing a blade, or not
“You have to remember one thing about the will of the people: it wasn't that long ago that we were swept away by the Macarena.” Jon Stewart, American political satirist Journalists may need to whisk in and out of government buildings with metal detectors at any time. While certain unmentionables have caused me no end… Continue reading Packing a blade, or not
Nora Edinger -- JOY Journal 