A friend is deeply involved in AFS, a foreign student exchange program in the United States, and recently shared the story of how one host family and their student are documenting all the “firsts” he is encountering in the US, from a football game to a fried Snickers Bar. It’s not uncommon for parents to… Read More
Friday Five: Back to School
I happily affirm that I love school. I loved going to school. I love that our children are old enough to go to school. I know that not everyone, including some people in my household, have the same experience or love for school, but this time of year always fills me with new energy and… Read More
Friday Five – the Times they are a Changing
The Times They Are a Changing This is the season of change; our Facebook feeds are full of pictures from first days at school; and news of exam success and college places for our teens. In our churches the summer season is ending and minds turn to autumn and all the things that will start… Read More
Friday Five: local treasures
I’m staying with some friends after being unexpectedly displaced from a housing situation. All will be well, and in the meantime I am finding some delightful reasons to enjoy my temporary neighborhood. Architectural treasures abound, a new coffee shop is a block away (and latkes are on the menu!), and this sweet lending library is… Read More
Friday Five: Sound
Our family is spending a few days at our nearest beach. With a new place come new sounds. Here are some questions about sound for your consideration. Answer at the RevGalBlogPals blog, in the Facebook group, or on your own blog (be sure and leave a link in the comments. You can just cut and… Read More
Friday Five – light
The Fridays come and go, and each week there are things in the news which catch our attention. It seems that in our present time wherever we are in the world – bad stuff is happening. People are being taken too soon; for unjustified reasons; for extremist causes and for hasty decisions. Earlier this week… Read More
Friday Five: celebrations
It’s the time of year when celebrations abound: graduations (the end of that season), weddings, anniversaries, family reunions, and more. I’ve just officiated the blessing of my sister-in-law’s recent marriage, an event that incorporated a variety of celebrations within the celebration. Fun stuff, all around! The season notwithstanding, causes to celebrate can be found in… Read More
Friday Five: Friends
As a Presbyterian Church (USA) minister, one of the vows I took at my ordination read, in part, “Will you be a friend among your colleagues in ministry?” I’ve been reflecting on that lately and thinking about my friendships with colleagues. And I’ve been reflecting on our ministry here at RevGalBlogPals and how much friendship… Read More
Friday Five: Love is love is love
Previously when composing a FF in the wake of a disaster or outrage there has been a tendency to try to find something uplifting, or light, or amusing to break the mood. But this week, I am struggling to do this; so many of my friends have been directly affected; some have decided to leave… Read More
Friday Five: Throwback Tunes
Recently, I noticed that Rick Astley, a popular musician from my teen years, is in the process of releasing a new album called 50. While it’s been many years since he released an album, Astley is getting more attention thanks to social media and the Rick Rolling phenomenon a few years back. Hearing from Rick Astley… Read More
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