I spent most of yesterday not "productive" in the narrow sense. The world news from Great Britain was riveting me. There but for the grace of God (and maybe the grace of Donald Trump) that could be the USA, and might still be the USA. https://youtu.be/Thz_efLc2zY I could go on about that, but will save … Continue reading Humility in international Politics
The author reflects on receiving birthday greetings amid ongoing struggles after a devastating house fire in 2024. Despite efforts to seek help, they feel overlooked and unsupported. Citing financial difficulties and lack of assistance from friends and family, they express a desire for more direct support while maintaining faith in God's compassion.
(Note: the below post was intended for the anniversary of the arson fire that upended life at At The Rainbow. But first a delay in my starting to write it, and then WordPress technical issues, followed by personal technical issues (death of my laptop, almost death of my desktop) have delayed it until now. So … Continue reading At The Rainbow — One Year Later (Actually 13 months later)
After ten months since an arson fire, the author received a permit to restore their house. Reflecting on their struggles and blessings during this period, they express gratitude for community support while detailing ongoing needs for restoration, including materials and labor. They emphasize faith in divine provision and the importance of giving back.
Today I am going to write from the colloquial Einsteinian Definition of Insanity. For I just confirmed to myself that I am by that definition insane. I am insane because I will not do something also insane by that definition. I am insane because I have this belief that if I talk to my in-laws … Continue reading A Rant On or Of Insanity
This morning I got up late. It had been a long day, and a late night, working on the restoration of At The Rainbow from the arson fire last Aug. 6 and since today is Saturday, I felt that I and my friend here working on the property could rightly take some time and sleep … Continue reading Of Immanence, Lamentation and Hope
To some it is great hubris. To others great hope. To many, it is the ordinary work of each extraordinary day. Are you a bearer of the Light? Am I a bearer of the light? Sarah Hoyt on her blog According to Hoyt today once again reminded me of the importance of light. I thought … Continue reading Bearers of the Light
I was talking to Rev Phil Willoughby after a service at Gracemor Christian Church (actually I think I was talking to someone else and he happened along, but I can't recall wo the someone else is) and happened to note that, when I tell people about our fire, they usually say something about how tragic … Continue reading I can’t help but mention the blessings
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z-x2L_gQ0G8?si=HrvsI_SOKhT48Ow- Some of my earliest memories are from Mrs. Ginnan's second grade class at South Corning Elementary School. I had a friend, a good friend, since first grade, Lance Ness, and we played together every chance we got when we weren't learning to read and write. He has come to mind to me many times … Continue reading Tell His Story
The arson fire on Aug. 6 that burned our uninsured house has put the thought in my mind that there is something we are meant to learn, or something we are meant to share with people, connected to our experience with the fire. Which may may not have anything to do with the main subject … Continue reading We Have No Need To Let God Off The Hook
At The Rainbow 