Ruth Everhart's Blog, page 60
November 20, 2012
Work, Bread, Water & Salt
The sky is overcast here today, and it feels like the proverbial calm before the storm. I feel sad. Which seems ridiculous! All is well in my personal world. But looking larger, these three things sadden me: ~ I am … Continue reading →
November 19, 2012
Is Peace Hopeless? Pray Anyway.
The news from Gaza dominates the headlines here in the United States, as it should. After all, we are involved in this news. Our tax dollars support Israel and the policies of the Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. As Americans we … Continue reading →
November 15, 2012
“Chasing the Divine in the Holy Land”
My book has just been released! After years of effort–querying editors, writing, rewriting, and re-rewriting–it is actually a book I can hold in my hands! Yesterday I didn’t want to do anything but that: hold it in my hands. But … Continue reading →
November 14, 2012
November 12, 2012
Ten Things I Love About Western Presbyterian Church
After 10 Sundays at Western Presbyterian, I thought I’d list 10 of my favorite things so far: 1. The neo-gothic sanctuary has stained glass windows and plenty of natural light, a nice mix of tradition with updates. 2. There are … Continue reading →
November 5, 2012
Surprises, Cornbread, Hawks
“It is a world of surprises. They fall, too, where one is least expecting them. [insert an amusing story about choosing a name, Eschol Sellers, for a character and a person with that name appearing] Apparently there is nothing that … Continue reading →
November 4, 2012
The Swing-State-Swing
Living in the swing state of Virginia has had its trials and tribulations for the past few months. We have received at least 4 phone calls a day — from both political parties, the NRA (which I find inexplicable) and … Continue reading →
October 29, 2012
Mark Twain on Time & Tragedy
“By some subtle law all tragic human experiences gain in pathos by the perspective of time. We realize this when in Naples we stand musing over the poor Pompeian mother, lost in the historic storm of volcanic ashes eighteen centuries … Continue reading →
October 24, 2012
Mark Twain on the Creative Life
I’ve been reading Mark Twain’s autobiography. What a window into his world, and into the creative process! Here are two thoughts from the section on General/President Ulysses Grant: 1) Twain was deeply involved with the writing and publishing of Grant’s … Continue reading →
October 18, 2012
Speaking the Truth about Your Life
The book I’m working on now is what they call “spiritual memoir.” What do you think of that genre? My opinion changes by the week. Because I’m a Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) fan, I decided it was high time I … Continue reading →
