Now that I have that errant shingle out of my tree, I’m noticing tree branches a lot more. At some points in the year, trees look like verdant clouds of … Continue reading Ruminations: Branches

Remember way back when I arrived and I mentioned that our new home needed some roof repairs? Well, the roofers left a shingle dangling from one of our trees. I’ve … Continue reading Ruminations: Shingle

I thought I had a great pair of gloves. They had been comfortable enough in the past. They had kept my fingers as warm as they needed to be. But … Continue reading Ruminations: Gloves

In this fourth week of Chalica, I’ve been ruminating on what gets in the way of us being “free and responsible” in our search for truth and meaning. Seeing how … Continue reading Ruminations: Defense

Chris was a predictably playful person. I didn’t know them well, but in public settings at least, Chris was a bit impish. There was a clear indication when Chris was … Continue reading Ruminations: Wink

Thinking about our Second Principle—our commitment to nurture justice, equity, and compassion in our human relationships—has me thinking about other relationships. Namely, I’m thinking about our relationships with furry, four-legged … Continue reading Ruminations: Puppy

We began Chalica this week reflecting on our First Principle as Unitarian Universalists—our mutual covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person. But how do … Continue reading Ruminations: Spoon

If you are familiar with Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s Gift from the Sea, you know that she begins each reflective chapter with a mindful description of a different kind of shell. … Continue reading Ruminations: Channeled Whelk

Remember when I told you that we were going to have two amazing Christmas Eve services? And we imagined having hot cocoa with one another outside in between?  And you … Continue reading Ruminations: Dodgeball