From time to time, I reflect on those defining moments which have contributed to my current self. They are not presented chronologically, as a true autobiography, but rather as the mood strikes me and representing only intermittent periods of my life, more like the foundations of a memoir.
The best “teams” are not comprised of a number of well-rounded geniuses, any of whom could complete the project single-handedly. A group of people who appreciate and respect the gifts and talents in each other is a group bound to be a successful team.
Facebook post from July 11, 2020 Last year I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease. I had been to a variety of specialists, peddling a variety of symptoms, for…
Long-time fans of this site (ha) know that a surprising number of posts have dealt with my interest in becoming more “present”, “all-in”, “there”. It’s something that does not come…
This evening marks the culmination of a long journey. Feeling called by our God in heaven, and inspired and driven by the Holy Spirit who lives and breathes with us…
For the past two years I have been involved in a process toward being a Commissioned Minister of the United Church of Christ, through music. In October 2016, I present…
This post is the working copy of a sermon I gave at Edwards Church, UCC in Framingham, MA on August 7, 2016. The live version deviates a bit, in that…
There’s a wonderful moment at my family’s annual Christmas party, often punctuated by awkward titters from the children of the day. To an adult who understands the fragility of family…
It occurred to me at one point this Advent that I’ve never known what Christmas is like without the church being a vital part of it. We hear about the…
… or, “How a Massive Data Loss Turned Me Around.” I have a tendency to worry. The earliest example of this trend has become the stuff of family lore. There…
I am not having a good day. It started out good, I suppose, though particularly commonly. Roll out of bed a few minutes before the alarm; ponder the day during…