Tag: Jesus
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Jesus and the Rich Man

Today was a glorious late summer day. This morning we went for a fine sojourn on one of the local bike paths that travel alongside the water. The local osprey seem to be doing better than their counterparts in our former digs, a discovery that brought us joy. We’ve had a wet summer and the…
Michael Watson PhD
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New Year’s Eve Eve

A bright, windy day. The breeze is intense, driving the Windchill ever lower. While the light is enticing the cold is not. Yesterday was a day of darkness and rain. Night came early as did dawn this morning. I was reminded that for a time after the solstice dawn continues to come later, even as…
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Advent Arrives

We awoke to clear skies, frosty windows, and twelve degree temps. Nori the cat went to the briefly open door, happily smelled the outside world, fluffed up to a much larger size, and fled. I received my new computer glasses Wednesday. To say they are a blessing would be an understatement. They provided immediate relief,…
Michael Watson PhD
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High Holy Days

A lovely early autumn day. Last night, the fading light set the field aglow. The woodbine climbs a maple and flames the trunk red. The goldenrods in all their diversity spread a rich yellow along the edges of field and beaches. Looking about, the world teems blossoms, as summer’s fierce abundance slowly dwindles. I’ve been…
Michael Watson PhD