Hello, my name is Gracie. I am spoiled. I love humans. Let me show you around. The old man human gets into the hot tub everyday so his bones might move. The neighbors say he is a hardworking sonuvabitch, but they are often drunk riding their atv up to the corner store to get drunker...but [...]
April 2020
A True Friend, Inspiration, and Leader – Chico State Today
onincluding Raising Educational Achievement in Collaborative Hubs (REACH), CSSC, and the International Honors Society in Psychology (Psi Chi). “It is the friendships in these programs that make me want every other student to also feel welcomed on — Read on today.csuchico.edu/outstanding-friend-2020/ As I close in on my retirement from Chico State, I'd like to share [...]
Come, Sit With Me. Part 2
onWhat is it about nature that just seems so sacred to me? Why does it? Something as simple as a fresh breeze blowing on face can bring a sense of an awareness of sacredness. I am not a tree hugger, but I have been around certain trees and I get that feeling too. Sunrises, sunsets, [...]
Self isolation and birdsong — Fiona Gardner
onAs there is less traffic, and so less noise and pollution, bird song seems stronger, more insistent and very appealing. It is as if the birds are reminding us that they too share the planet. Thomas Merton had a number of spiritual awakenings linked to birdsong. One of the most beautifully written is on June… via [...]
Mister Big Shot
onI remember Homo Sapien, said the ole crustacean When he used to live on the bottom of the sea He was an odd little thing, but he had a lotta self esteem Kept saying there’s so much more he could be Claimed evolution was his game, nothing ever stays the same Take care [...]
National Wildlife Week – Discover Nature in an Unusual Time (4 images)
onFrom bees and butterflies to bears and beavers, the beauty and diversity of wildlife is all around you! This National Wildlife Week (April 6 – April …National Wildlife Week – Discover Nature in an Unusual Time (4 images) I really appreciated Laura’s insights.
Covid-19 and Special needs.
onHow are you coping at the moment with this new way of life? as we carefully keep our distance from those that we really want to just fling our arms …Covid-19 and Special needs. I want to share Alison’s perspective. Her reminder is much appreciated.
Self isolation and resurrection
onIn a wonderful letter to Czeslaw Milosz Thomas Merton writes about resurrection consciousness – “life is on our side” – where the God whom we seek is…Self isolation and resurrection I really enjoyed this post and Thomas Merton’s words.
To Be or Not To Be
onAm I a Christian? The answer to that question used to have eternal consequences for me. However, the ultimate answer to this question required getting through an application with multiple parts. For me it went something like this: "Do you believe Jesus Christ is God's only Son?" If Yes, Go Step 2, If No, "Go [...]
