Like abundant leaves on a spreading tree that sheds some and puts forth others,so are the generations of flesh and blood: one dies, and another is born.[sirach 14:18 NRSVUE] Autumn is a photographer’s dream when it comes to capturing color. The flamboyant foliage has been late arriving to Northeastern Ohio, so I have yet to get outContinueContinue reading “LEAVES AND LOSS”
Category Archives: Aging
WHEN I WAS 21
When I was 21, it was a very good year…But now the days are short, I’m in the autumn of my yearsAnd now I think of my life as vintage wineFrom fine old kegsFrom the brim to the dregsIt poured sweet and clearIt was a very good year[songwriter: ervin drake][sung by frank sinatra] October 31,ContinueContinue reading “WHEN I WAS 21”
AGAIN I WILL SAY, REJOICE!
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.[PHILIPPIANS 4:4-6 NRSVUE] I’ve been spending a lot of time at funerals lately. Over theContinueContinue reading “AGAIN I WILL SAY, REJOICE!”
