Present-Focused Living
Do you ever find it hard to live presently in one season, while also planning for another?
Music
The Gospel According to Taylor Swift
I recently had the privilege of attending a Taylor Swift concert. And yes, it was a privilege.
Extended Family
As it turns out, Uncle Ed Sheeran and Auntie Taylor Swift only feel like family, but they have a powerful influence over our growing children, much more so than the family we only get to see and visit at holidays.
Preparing and Trusting on the Nativity of John the Baptist
For a few years after college I was part of a local production of Godspell that toured all over Rhode Island performing the show in various churches and venues.
The Hard, Essential Work of Observing Advent
For the first time in my adult life, I’m nervous about Advent.
What John the Baptist and Fran McKendree Taught Me
Say yes like John. Show up like Fran. Be brave. Be bold. Be loved.
Saint Patrick and Marking One Year
I live in Newport, Rhode Island where there is a small but mighty Irish population that has been celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day with vigor for 65 years.
Skipping Advent
This is the time of year when many Episcopal clergy start reminding anyone who will listen how important it is
The Uncertainty This Ordinary Time
The other day, my son John Paul and I were looking through some of his work from last school year (perhaps to take our minds off the realities of virtual 2nd grade). He pulled out a paper and showed it to me.
Grow at the Movies: Trolls World Tour
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Universal chose to release Trolls World Tour to streaming platforms to rent. A 48 hour
