What a crisply ironed shirt reminded me about care Photo by Mike Bird on Pexels.com I love a crisply ironed shirt. It doesn't have to be a "special-occasion" shirt, or something new. I just love a simple cotton shirt, pressed smooth, collar sitting just right, sleeves with a faint line where the iron last passed…
Month: April 2026
Sitting in Discomfort
Photo by Vi Nguyen on Pexels.com This morning, I went to a Yin Yoga class. There was a time when I was almost religious about my yoga practice. In those years, I tried just about every style, and for a while, it was simply part of who I was. But it’s been a long time…
The Forecast Calls for Rain
A reflection on Lent, renewal, and the quiet ways prayers are answered There’s a part of me that, in years past, would have looked at this weekend’s forecast and felt immediate disappointment. Rain, all weekend. Plans rearranged. My beautifully planned outdoor Easter tablescape rendered useless. I might have selfishly had a general sense that something…

