Blue
I was enthralled last night with the deep blue of the late evening sky. Blue seems to be a color that in itself, uninterrupted, unpatterned, is profoundly engaging. I think that certain shades of ochre strike me that way, too. But considering green I thought that green is most amazing when it is in company…
Danger
How often I see Brazilians wearing their ubiquitous backpacks on their bellies, to prevent thieves quietly opening the zippers to take things. Yet one day, in the crush of a crowded ferry ride, I put my backpack on my belly (which I rarely do), and a couple people in my group commented, thinking it was…
Who has taken your voice?
It is a bit odd to hear so many videos (especially shorter ones on YouTube, Instagram and other social media sites) narrated by an electronic voice. Even if the person producing the content has a speech impediment, difficult accent or you just feel timid, your voice is yours, and will bring a special flavor to…
Characters
Another old, half-written draft I’m reviving: The other day was Christmas, and it reminded me of a certain kind of person who chooses their outfits to match the liturgical season. I remember one middle aged woman at a church in Rio who showed up for some feast or other in a red suit, red and…
Dinner with Jesus, 2
I found this title jotted in my drafts, and it has inspired a second post. Occasionally I see humorous comments about the famous paintings of the Last Supper in which Our Lord and the Apostles are seated together at a long table, with everyone facing front. This seems so strange to the modern viewer that…
Dinner with Jesus, I
Browsing my drafts to see what needs finishing up. I seem to be fond of jotting down titles. This one was jotted four years ago. No idea what I intended to write. But here I am in the US just in time for the election of the first North American Pope! And I can’t help…
Squirrely
I stumbled on a rare silent retreat the other day; so very unusual in this nation of convivial, chatty, sociable sorts of people. It was remarkably pleasant not to have to make small talk with everyone. New to (silent) retreats? Here are my tips: In my experience, charity allows for a simple smile and nod…
Not what I was going to say
Online questionnaires never seem to get the point. YouTube: What did you like about this video?a) Interesting b) Informative c) Relaxing d) Entertaining Missing answers:a) Long form with a pleasant narrator, good for falling asleep. b) PONIES!!!!! c) Excellent instructions for the specific problem I’m having with an arts project. d) PONIES!!!!!
Dressing Madonna
This year’s Easter dress for My Lady. The lining of the reversible cape is an Indian fabric that was added to the design at the last minute. I had seen a bright orange dress at a chapel in Ecuador, and that inspired this one.
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