An original poem for you this Wednesday, as well as information on upcoming events. To access and subscribe for more regular writing posts, visit my Substack blog: https://prayerfulkitchen.substack.com/ The Knapsack The anxiety never was mine.It belonged to the world at largeTidily stuffed in a knapsackI thought I must carry. Dutifully, I bore it on my…
Category: Phe and the Work of Death
Winter Retreat
Friends,The Bleak Midwinter is upon us and many find themselves in the post-holiday melancholy. The holidays call forth memories of those we have loved and who have died, flooding us with joy at having had them and sadness for having lost them. I invite you to come spend a day with me sharing time in…
The First Year
Christian communities who follow the church calendar celebrated All Saints Sunday on November 5. On that day they remember loved ones who have died in the past year, sometimes by name during the service, and give thanks for all of the saints who have gone before us. We also step into a series of Sundays…
Wellness, Death, Blame, and Control
Yesterday I had a wonderful visit with two women I love and respect. We gathered to talk about forming a study group around my book, Phe, but ended up discussing all manner of things. One of them works as a physical therapist, who has done wonders for my own shoulder issues, and shared with us…
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