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Category Archives: Misc
The Looming Season
There always seems to be a certain moment, sometime in August, when the end of summer comes into focus. I’m not sure what exactly happens, but it always feels like there’s a clear turn in the sense of the season. … Continue reading
Me and My Misanthropy?
In preparation for a weeklong clergy writing conference last year, participants were asked to submit a short essay on something that was on their minds at the moment. Don’t spend too much time on it, we were instructed. Write and … Continue reading
Apples, Oranges, and the Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation
Several years ago, emails from the “Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation” started appearing in my inbox. I had no idea why. I had not asked for them. But, there they were. At first, I ignored them, or deleted them without opening … Continue reading
Posted in Misc
Tagged Churches in Maine, Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation, COVID-19, Janet Mills, Nirav Shah
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Lingering Lessons
When I was a first year student at Harvard Divinity School, I lived in Divinity Hall on Divinity Avenue in Cambridge, MA. I lived in a room on the second floor, next to the Divinity Hall Chapel, where Ralph Waldo … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Lives Matter, Harvard Divinity School, Racial Issues, white privilege
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O Say Can You See
The national anthem of the United States begins with a call for sight. Strictly speaking, the anthem paints the picture of a torn and battered flag of stars and stripes, waving majestically through a fierce battle. I think the call … Continue reading
It’s Time to Self-Isolate . . . from the New York Times
Like a lot of people, my usual morning follows a routine. First, coffee. Second, make toast. Third, drink coffee. Fourth, say good morning to others who may be in the kitchen at the same time. Fifth, open computer, review the … Continue reading
Posted in Misc, My Life as Pastor
Tagged COVID-19, Crisis, Do not fear, faith and panic, Fear not, Jesus and crisis, New York Times, Social Distancing
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A Sad Day
When I was a younger woman, I felt confident that at some point during my lifetime, the United States would elect a president who happened to be a woman—or perhaps because she was a woman (women generally possessing many excellent … Continue reading
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Tagged Elizabeth Warren, Hillary Clinton, presidential primary, sexism in the Church, woman as president
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The Neighborhood that Wasn’t Allowed in My House
We are in the throes of a renewed consideration, examination and all-around reminiscence of (and perhaps yearning for) Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, the children’s show that ran on PBS from 1968 to 2001. Last year, there was a documentary on the … Continue reading
Mr. Trump, Evangelical Christians, and the Central Park 5
14With them indeed is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah that says:“You will indeed listen, but never understand, and you will indeed look, but never perceive. 15 For this people’s heart has grown dull, and their ears are hard of hearing, and they have shut their eyes; so … Continue reading
Vacation!
My husband and I are off to Scotland for almost three weeks to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. If you would like to see what we are up to: Susan and Joe Scotland 2019
