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January 11, 2021
“I’m a Doctor, Not An Escalator!”
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The first floor had now been walled in from the outside, though much of the inside was still just timber studs, which gave the place rather a nice sense of informality, as we walked cheerfully through the skeletal walls.
My surgery had no coverings for its two large windows, nor did it have a door—but it did have complete wal...
January 1, 2021
“Love Shines Like The Stars…”
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The year turns
And the moon fills and wanes
Some things go
Some things stay the same
Life waxes and ebbs
But love shines like the stars
Constant at night
[This excerpt is from VOYAGER, Copyright ©1994 by Diana Gabaldon]
The house was bright that night, with candles lit in the windows, and bunches of holly and ivy fixed to the staircase and the doorposts. There were not so many pipers in the Highlands as there had been before Cullod...
December 25, 2020
Merry Christmas – 2020!
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[Excerpt from DRUMS OF AUTUMN, Copyright © 1998 by Diana Gabaldon.]
In which Jamie hasn’t returned from a hunting trip when expected, and after spending some time in an isolated cabin by herself, growing more agitated by the moment, Claire decides to go looking for him, and begins to exercise her rudimentary tracking skills.
He wasn’t behind me, he wasn’...
December 20, 2020
Anunciation – Fourth Sunday of Advent
This is the Fourth and final Sunday of Advent. It comes to us with a deep sense of annunciation; the surety of a great promise that will be kept. We turn inward now again and listen to the great silence of the night, preparing our hearts for what awaits us in the light.
The lantern bobbed along, moving away from me. I stood still, following the blob of light with my eyes. Every few feet he would stop, then continue, and a slow flame would rise up in his wake to burn in a small red glow. As my e...
December 13, 2020
Rejoicing in 2020 – Third Sunday of Advent
Today is the Third Sunday of Advent, called Gaudete (Rejoicing) Sunday. This is where we pause in our solemn reflections, light the third candle of our Advent wreath (which is pink) and realize with joy and wonder what this process is leading to: the fulfillment of hope and promise in the greatness of love.
I did wonder just how Roger proposed to follow Captain Cunninghams act. The congregation had scattered under the trees to take refreshment, but every group I passed was discussing what...
December 6, 2020
The Second Sunday of Advent – 2020
Today is the second Sunday of Advent. Whether we live in peace or in times of chaos, uncertainty and danger, we need someone to trust, to love, and to trust to love us. We light our second candle tonight in that trust, knowing that Love awaits.
[Excerpt from OUTLANDER, Chapter 15, REVELATIONS OF THE BRIDAL CHAMBER. Copyright © by Diana Gabaldon.]
Are you all right? he whispered. His fingers brushed my wet cheek.
Yes. Im sorry to wake you. I had a nightmare. What on earth I...
November 29, 2020
The First Sunday of Advent – 2020
Today is the First Sunday of Advent. Advent is a four-week space in time, during which we draw aside from the world in preparation for the light of Christmas.
Whatever we suffer in grief, illness, fear, anger, in longing for home, for loveAdvent offers us respite, a refuge, a small place of rest, repentance, reconciliation and peace.
A time to be still and listen to our hearts.
[Excerpt from WRITTEN IN MY OWN HEARTS BLOOD, Copyright © 2014 by Diana Gabaldon.]
Are ye all...
September 29, 2020
Scotland’s Treasures – Virtual Gala
September 29th, 2020 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Eastern Time or EDT in the U.S.A.) is the first Virtual Trust for Scotland/USA Gala! (i.e., its the first time theyve had to do it virtuallyit happens every year, normally in New York, but physically.) Its a fundraiser to help support Scotlands natural and cultural heritage, and includes a live auction.
Theyve asked me to share the link with you all (below), and note that while the usual donation asked is $150 (which will, among other things,...
Scotland’s Treasures – Virtual Gala TODAY!
Today — September 29th, 2020 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Eastern Time or EDT in the U.S.A.) — is the first Virtual Trust for Scotland/USA Gala! (i.e., it’s the first time they’ve had to do it virtually—it happens every year, normally in New York, but physically.) It’s a fundraiser to help support Scotland’s natural and cultural heritage, and includes a live auction.
They’ve asked me to share the link with you all (below), and note that while the usual donation asked is $150 (which will, among other...
April 10, 2020
From The Front Lines
Here is a small, offbeat request from the front lines.
At right, this is Eldest Daughter, Laura Watkins, OR Nursewhom you may know better as the author of TALES FOR GULLIBLE CHILDREN on my Methadone List, who said:
Hey Mom, youre probably being deluged with requests to donate to laid-off workers funds right now, but if you could maybe tweet this one, it would really help the furloughed crew at Paxton Gate PDX, which is that super cool natural...
