Month: February 2015
Lent Day 6 – Sandra McCracken
Sandra McCracken may be my favorite singer/songwriter. When I get the chance to hear her live, it’s a gift. Here she is with Leslie Anne Jordan of the Nashville band All Sons & Daughters. Lent may be a time to wrestle in the wilderness. Here’s an oasis.
Lent Day 5
The Oscars were on tonight. I didn’t watch them. In the past 12 years, I’ve only sat through them twice, both with a group of people. I really only enjoy it when I’m with a room full of people, hopefully a few snarky comedians to liven up the room and remind us all that, well, it’s just an awards show. I never remember who won the previous year, so how important could it be? I had…
Lent, Day 3
Lent began Ash Wednesday. I guess this makes it Lent: Day 3. I told myself that for Lent, I would attempt to build a quiet life — or rather rebuild one. I’ve been trying to rebuild a place of quiet back into my life. In fact, I began seeing a spiritual director to do this. I should mention I started with my spiritual director over a year ago. Still, no consistent quiet time. Why? Too much grief.…
Lent Day 6 – Sandra McCracken
Sandra McCracken may be my favorite singer/songwriter. When I get the chance to hear her live, it’s a gift. Here she is with Leslie Anne Jordan of the Nashville band All Sons & Daughters. Lent may be a time to wrestle in the wilderness. Here’s an oasis.
Lent Day 5
The Oscars were on tonight. I didn’t watch them. In the past 12 years, I’ve only sat through them twice, both with a group of people. I really only enjoy it when I’m with a room full of people, hopefully a few snarky comedians to liven up the room and remind us all that, well, it’s just an awards show. I never remember who won the previous year, so how important could it be? I had…
Lent, Day 3
Lent began Ash Wednesday. I guess this makes it Lent: Day 3. I told myself that for Lent, I would attempt to build a quiet life — or rather rebuild one. I’ve been trying to rebuild a place of quiet back into my life. In fact, I began seeing a spiritual director to do this. I should mention I started with my spiritual director over a year ago. Still, no consistent quiet time. Why? Too much grief.…