There is much about the Easter story that I don’t really understand. Why did so many people hate a Jewish guy who went around teaching, healing sick people and feeding hungry ones? Apparently, they didn’t subscribe to the old adage, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.”  Jesus’ words … More Snapshot of a Cross

I’m standing in a small circle of 3rd grade girlfriends. We are laughing and talking (probably about boys).  I can still remember the incredible feeling of belonging. I glance down at our feet and suddenly something inside of me freezes. I realize with clarity that I don’t really belong. It’s obvious. There are four pairs … More Snapshot of Mary Janes

Many years ago, returning home from college for a visit, Mom asked if I’d help her cut down a tree. (We are aggressive women in my family.) A weeping willow tree in our backyard had never developed as expected. It was pathetic and Mom determined that it was about dead. So, we pioneer women sawed … More Snapshot of Tree Roots

My son is tall. When he was in Junior High and High School he enjoyed basketball (still does). I became obsessed with getting him a basketball hoop for Christmas. I so badly wanted him to be able to play any time he wanted to…to be the house his friends could gather to play. This was … More Snapshot of Basketball

I took a road trip. Actually I took two road trips with a four month vacation in the middle. I drove from California to Florida and back. I put approximately 7800 miles on my literally brand new car (my transmission blew on the old car one week before I was to leave on my adventure). … More Snapshot of a Road Trip

The idea of turning water into wine has been mentioned in books, movies, on TV and certainly in innumerable conversations. It’s the idea of taking something common and plentiful and turning it into something extraordinary. You probably know that the basis for it is a 1st century Palestinian wedding as told in the Bible. A … More Snapshot of Great Wine

I stood in the pediatric ICU at UCLA hospital at the bedside of a two-year-old boy who lay there entwined in cords linked to what seemed like science fiction machines. His eyes were closed and his breathing labored. He was so small…so helpless. I loved this boy and I loved his mother who stood opposite … More Snapshot of a Dump Truck

I am gluten sensitive. It’s not a full-on allergy or disease, but when I have too much gluten it really messes up my sinuses. My eyes look puffy and my head is stuffy. I try to avoid gluten when possible…mostly. But sometimes I really want a bagel, toasted with cream cheese. Yes, they have gluten … More Snapshot of Craving

Years ago I was invited to take a sailboat ride. It was awesome. When the breeze catches the sail its breath-taking. The captain/friend knew just what to move, open up or tie down. A couple of friends knew what to do, too, and it was like watching a beautiful sort of dance. We would catch … More Snapshot of a Sailboat

What do you see? According to Wikipedia, “The Rorschach test is a psychological test in which subjects’ perceptions of inkblots  are recorded and then analyzed using psychological interpretation, complex algorithms, or both. Some psychologists use this test to examine a person’s personality characteristics and emotional functioning.” Okay, so this isn’t really a Rorschach test and I’m not going to … More Snapshot of a….Snapshot