From a sermon by Saint Gregory Nazianzen, bishop Two bodies, but a single spirit Basil and I were both in Athens. We had come, like streams of a river, from the same source in our native land, had separated from each other in pursuit of learning, and were now united again as if by plan, … Continue reading
Snow Snooze
I love this day. It’s new and crisp and layered in a mantle of white. Just a touch of snow, mind you. Someone was very thoughtful in not letting the stuff go crazy. My Husky is curled for a nap in a fresh dug hole, As Huskies are want to do. He lifts his head … Continue reading
Ring Out, Wild Bells – Happy New Year !
Ring Out, Wild Bells by Alfred Lord Tennyson Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, The flying cloud, the frosty light; The year is dying in the night; Ring out, wild bells, and let him die. Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow: The year is going, … Continue reading
Now for Eternity
All days have led to this day. Yesterdays march up to the edge in Time, But cannot enter upon my Now. As precursors they stand, Peering onto this Today, Blind as bats. Their edges approach But halt at the Present. Here I reign with my will. If all my mistakes Shout for change, Am I … Continue reading
