Quiet, overgrown, and covered with leaves, this road appears to have been undisturbed by creatures of any kind. Its vibe is reminiscent of Robert Frost’s nostalgic, contemplative poem “The Road Not Taken,” which captures some of those wistful “what if” thoughts and feelings we silently nurse. The last verse: I shall be telling this withContinue reading “Oh, the Choices We Make! Or Don’t!”
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Personal Spinnakers!
This sailing class is learning how to use spinnakers, those colorful parachute-like sails which billow out and catch down winds propelling the boat forward. They add excitement to the art and work of sailing. Ideas, beliefs, goals, relationships, and activities which capture and motivate us become our personal spinnakers. We may have been caught upContinue reading “Personal Spinnakers!”
The Power of Symbols
Visual symbols are everywhere —numbers, letters, signs, logos, emblems, tattoos, flags, emoji’s, words, objects, insignias, colors, and more. They silently speak meaningful ideas, elicit powerful emotions, enhance understanding, and jog our memories. The Egyptians developed hieroglyphs to represent sounds, ideas, and history. Petroglyphs are ancient narratives written with characters chiseled into stone. Still photos tellContinue reading “The Power of Symbols”
Ancient Rocks
Maine’s coast and islands are hedged and braced by barnacled cliffs and sharply chiseled rocks hewed by glaciers, storms, and roaring seas. These ancient fortifications continue to protect Maine’s edges and are reminders of how the “Ancient of Days” protects and preserves the souls of His people. The prophet Samuel understood that. He proclaimed, “TheContinue reading “Ancient Rocks”
God’s Garden
A cottage garden invites one in to enjoy its beauty and sensual delights. Sights, tastes, smells, and tactile pleasures abound. Butterflies flutter and glide; humming birds whir and hover; bees buzz, toads hop, and deer and rabbits feast. Scenes of beginnings, maturings, endings and peaceful, contemplative spaces connect us with the human story of seasonsContinue reading “God’s Garden”
Masters of our Fates, Captain of our souls
“I am the Master of my fate, I am the Captain of my soul.” When Willam Henley wrote those words in “Invictus,” he was facing the possibility of amputation of his leg because of chronic tuberculous bone disease. His other leg had already been amputated. That defiant, powerfully stated declaration declared his fierce determination toContinue reading “Masters of our Fates, Captain of our souls”
Masters of Our Fates…
“I am the Master of my fate, I am the Captain of my soul.” When Willam Henley wrote those words in “Invictus,” he was facing the possibility of amputation of his leg because of chronic tuberculous bone disease. His other leg had already been amputated. That defiant, powerfully stated declaration declared his fierce determination toContinue reading “Masters of Our Fates…”
Miracles
A garden transforming from dormancy through renewal, growth, flowering, and fruitfulness is nothing short of a miracle. The unique shapes, colors, and time tables for each specific plant’s growth and blossoming add to this amazing progression…And garden pots remind me of Christ’s first recorded miracle. Meeting the urgent need of an emerging wedding feast’s beverageContinue reading “Miracles”
Marred and Scarred but Beautiful!
Walking through the Schoodic Bog, one is reminded that our beautiful world is marred by nature’s disruptive and destructive whims. Similarly, the wonders and joys of our journeys are pockmarked with imperfections, disasters, and failures. Personal brokenness is universal. Much of what arises from our human nature and earthly plight is not pleasant. We dealContinue reading “Marred and Scarred but Beautiful!”
The Greatest Freedom
On July 4th, 2026, the United States celebrated 250 years of independence from foreign tyranny. Since then, our nation has grown from 13 to 50 stars in our flag and has become a land of immense opportunity and a strong economic and military world power. We celebrate with full hearts as we stand on theContinue reading “The Greatest Freedom”
