something new
The death of patriarchy in our society and our church has begun, though slowly. White men will no longer be in charge. Women will begin to take over and systems…
sticky touch and a kiss
“Touch. It is touch that is the deadliest enemy of chastity, loyalty, monogamy, gentility with its codes and conventions and restraints. By touch we are betrayed and betray others ...…
The Blues
Fortnum and Mason was founded just after 1700 and is one of my favorite ships in London. One of my great loves is stationary, and they have a fine selection. …
a nose knows
The elephant I lived with for a few weeks in the mountains of Thailand while on sabbatical liked to look at me. The other mahout made fun of me and…
pinks and blues
This mosaic image of Jesus in The National Cathedral has long been one of my favorites. But since moving to Denver, it has taken on a new importance because the…
Sabbath and self-worship
This is an image from Prague. I took the photo walking from my home, into the city the day I was hit by a train. I remember, now, how…
inside painting
This is a two-inch tall Chinese bottle from the early 1800’s and is decorated with what is called “inside painting.” An artist paints such a bottle on the inside of…
envy
Someone recently asked me what one word I would use to sum up America. Before I could self-edit, I blurted out a word which made the group of a…