I suppose when you read Eve, if you choose to read Eve, then you might understand that the question of suffering is one I take seriously, because it is the one thing that seems unfathomable with a loving God. It’s not a new question. There are voluminous books written on the subject–in every century. Why […]
Niels Lyhne
When my sister Amy visited recently, she asked if I might request Niels Lyhne by Jens Peter Jacobsen from the public library, so she could read in the evenings; the book was virtually impossible to get from the Denver libraries. So, I did, having never heard of the author, Jens Peter Jacobsen. Amy’s stay was […]
Lots of Creative Ideas
Time out: I neglected to inform you that you could join Dear Reader’s Pre-Publication Club for Eve. Suzanne Beecher has previewed and enjoyed Eve, and she is offering a 5-minute portion of Eve in your e-mail inbox, free of charge, for one week, starting this past Monday the 15th. Go here to sign up. Once […]
Dancing & Viktor Frankl
As I sit writing this, the sun has gone behind the mountain across the bay from our villa. The gray clouds are lined with a peachy-pink, and the clear blue sky on the other side shines through. It’s just rained, and night is falling. Ah, such a beautiful sight. But not quite as beautiful as […]
Infinity Pool
We have flown to a sunnier, warmer place for two weeks, and we’ve taken along my sister Worthy, Liliana’s auntie and namesake. It was a quiet weekend, spent by and in the pool, listening to iPod mixes, mixing drinks, and eating crackers and Camembert and prosciutto. Today, we take little L to the beach for […]