Ruth Everhart's Blog, page 54
May 10, 2013
Daughters & Mothers, a poem
I wrote the poem below more than 30 years ago, when I was a daughter, and not yet a mother. I posted it on my blog 2 years ago and one of my daughters commented on it then. I repost it here … Continue reading →
May 8, 2013
Books for Mothers Day
Books make great gifts — they don’t have to fit, they don’t expire, and they are perfect for re-gifting. (I’ve blogged before about my attitude toward uncluttering books. By all means, borrow bestsellers from the local library, but if it’s … Continue reading →
May 6, 2013
Being For Myself
I’ve been reading “Just One Thing: developing a buddha brain one simple practice at a time” by Rick Hanson. I enjoy Rick’s books and online writings, and have seen many of his YouTube videos. After reading the book through once, I’m … Continue reading →
May 2, 2013
A Backwards Pitch
On Seth Godin’s blog yesterday, he offers a writing tip: Say it backwards. So here goes a backwards book pitch: My book about pilgrimage is not for everyone. ~ If you venerate icons you may find this book to be … Continue reading →
April 30, 2013
Quotable
Hope is not what I feel. It’s what I do. Once you see, you can never un-see. 20% of an organization can change the culture for all 100%. The moral arc of the universe may be long and bend toward … Continue reading →
April 28, 2013
Palestine & Peace
I attended an all-day workshop sponsored by Friends of Sabeel, which is an international peace movement that gives voice to Palestinian Christians. My pilgrimage to the Holy Land has made my heart soft toward the Palestinians. Do you realize how severe … Continue reading →
April 21, 2013
Trees & Knees
Are you familiar with “Bald Cypress” trees and knees? Yesterday my husband and I drove to Calvert County, MD to look for sharks’ teeth along the Chesapeake Bay. (This is one of our favorite outdoor activities that I’ve blogged about … Continue reading →
April 19, 2013
This Week . . .
Nothing here will be news to anyone. It’s just me digesting these events. You’re welcome to listen in. This week . . . there was a bombing at the Boston Marathon. That news has dominated my mind, as I’m sure … Continue reading →
April 16, 2013
I Heart Readers!
I just spent a couple of hours updating my website. Why? Well, I was avoiding the news about the Boston marathon bombing, I suppose. And yes, I have to preach this Sunday, so I was also avoiding writing that sermon. … Continue reading →
April 15, 2013
Learning to Welcome
When I was staying with my parents last week, we worked out together at their gym a number of times. It was noteworthy for two reasons: 1) my parents are in their eighties, so I’m very grateful they are fit … Continue reading →
