Well, Gamma has finally arrived, and Liliana demands her utmost attention. “Watch,” says Liliana, then dances interminably. “Come,” says Liliana, then leads Gamma who knows where. She has one more adoring adult to give her love–as though she needs more! Today, we went to Oxbow Park, a lovely nature reserve not far from us, with […]
Be OK
I was listening to this this morning, and although it’s being used by Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C.org), its message applies to any day…absolutely. Especially today. For that’s when I’m giving it to you. Here it is. Happy Friday! And here are the lyrics for those of you who don’t have the time. I just […]
Sheer Joy
Do you see that child’s face? Do you see the wide, blue expanse above her? Do you see that wide grin of hers? “Look at me!” she squeals, and jumps higher and higher. Who knew a three-year-old could abandon herself to the air like that? I have found such a thing as crystallized joy, and […]
The God I Don’t Understand
I’m starting to read The God I Don’t Understand by Christopher Wright. I like the title. I like what it claims. The subtitle reads, “Reflections on Tough Questions of Faith.” I’m afraid, though, that it won’t answer my other questions, that of the origins of Christian faith and thought. That’s where I’m stuck now. It’s fine […]
Wordplay for Children
Can I just say that there are two books right now that we’re really enjoying? Liliana asks for them over and over. “Again,” she says as soon as we’ve turned the last page. Bubble Trouble by Margaret Mahy (illustrated by Polly Dunbar) and Honey, I Love by Eloise Greenfield (illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist). The […]