I hope children still play Tag! I feel that it has some far-reaching implications that we can take into adult life and apply if we are creative. Once identified as being “it,” we each have a chance to run around, chasing others, trying to touch or “tag” them, so that they now are “it.” …
SECRET OF THE STARS
Born on December 28th, I entered this world during the Christmas season. Thankfully for that, I have always been able to celebrate Christmas as a season rather than just a day! My birthday presents as a child were usually wrapped in Christmas paper, and many times I received “combo” gifts that marked both Christmas and my birthday. …
NEW PRESENCE
The mark of a new year is a curious phenomenon. Our experience of time is seamless, yet by nature we segment it out as past, present, and future. We complain about not having enough time and trying to “carve out” enough time. …
Shadows of Saints
Death knows no fear;
No haunting to hurt.
It stalks in stealth
And crosses in Life;
Wearing a darkness
That feigns a leaving.
Shadows can see
Only in Bright;
Desire is humbly
Death’s bitter chagrin.
Love finds the Beloved
Rising up in the night!…
BABY STEPS
Although not a parent myself, I believe that it would be safe to say that there are certain “benchmarks” that parents celebrate as a child develops and learns. One of the first would probably be the ability to walk unassisted. I have seen the wondrous joy of both the child and the parents as they participate in this auspicious occasion – anticipation followed by bewilderment perhaps at the novelty of locomotion… and then delight, ending more than likely with a startling collapse in supposed achievement. …