Floridaism

We expect to lose people when we have a hurricane. So, when a Category 5 named Ian blew through, we lost people. But, not my friends. They were here and continued to be here, helping where they could. Not true now. They will leave as soon as they can.

Looking for Hope

Pronouncements that the only remedy for violence is more violence lead to a feeling of hopelessness and remind us that some define insanity as doing the same thing over and over while expecting a different result. But, inside this hot, humid shop, there was laughter and joy.

William Temple

There are quotes that stick in my head and I just can't get rid of them. I suspect that this is because they reflect my own beliefs or interests. Any time that I think of William Temple, I remember The Church is the only society that exists for the benefit of those who are not [...]

Ch Ch Ch Changes

Welcome back! As you may have noticed, I have re-opened this site and upgraded it. A couple of years ago, I began to consider developing a video (VLOG) blog on spirituality. This summer during my vacation, I watched YouTube videos and read about doing this. This was the genesis of Seeking God, a series of [...]

#metoo, Gender and Justice

Over the past few days, I have watched with great interest as women have offered #metoo on social media. Some offered just the acknowledgment while others gave varying amounts of details regarding episodes of objectification and abuse in their lives. I know that for some this has been a major revelation and came with much [...]

Hurricane Shelter 2: 9/10/2017

Someone replied on one of my posts that South Fort Myers High School is a great place to be in shelter. I have found her praise of the response team to be understated. With 4000 people here they are doing a great job. The principal keeps us focused on our safety and continually reminds us [...]