I’m not very good with music. Technically, I am good with an instrument, but only when precision is required. I do not have an ear for music, nor the voice and not the feet. While I can sway or bop to the rhythm, my feet are clumsy when I dance. I’ve been out of step with the Macarena and taken out a row in the Electric Slide.
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The 4th of July is a day of celebration in America. After a year of restrictions, families could finally pull together to celebrate. Something hangs in the air. Among us regular folks, the celebrations seemed muted after a year of losses. What is this heavy weight in the atmosphere?
Continue reading “Sow in Tears Reap in Joy”
Darkness descended over Milly’s Realm. I kept my head up against the wind. The Strength of the Most High supported me and protected my flank. The storm clouds became black with greed, lies, and corruption. Sickness invades and death follows. Fear runs rampant through the inhabitants. We hide our faces. The economy crashes and jobs are lost. Continue reading “Lessons from Darkness”
I am praying you are blessed this Easter and Passover. I woke praising God again. I couldn’t stop it. The evil one pricked me with guilt and I didn’t buy it! Not one little bit. I have found joy in the shadows. Continue reading “Praise, Stars, and Treasure”
This week I am blessed with a new perspective on 1The Parable of the Lost Son. When I read this story in the past, I focused on the lost son himself. Or on the brother, the one who stayed doing his duty, but had a judgmental attitude. There is another person in this parable. Continue reading “The Father”
In the last month, I noticed the differences in a few Catholic Churches. My chosen place of worship, the one I call my “Lighthouse.” Another was the mountain parish Church we attended on our trip to North Carolina. Continue reading “The Beauty in Differences”
Storms have been battering Milly’s Realm over the last year. So how does one find the joy in the storm? Continue reading “Finding Joy”
My prince’s wild night left us with lots of emotion. We were worried, afraid even a little terrified, shocked, sad, angry, confused, and sick. In the midst of angst, leave it my wise loving mother to bring joy to the situation. Continue reading “Rejoice Always”
Happy belated Valentine’s Day! I spent the last two days rejoicing with a few of the people I love in this world. What I didn’t spend time doing was writing. I needed to connect face-to-face with people I love! Continue reading “A Little Bit of Joy”
Milly Really! 