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[image: cards on the fence at the YMCA. Can't get over how beautiful these were] I’m awake in the hotel room before the alarm goes off, my stomach slightly tight, stretching over the little flip-flops going on inside. My roommates … Continue reading
© 2009 sarabethjones. All rights reserved.
Today I was looking for quotes to play across the screen during a quiet drop-in contemplative time at our church this evening. A Maundy Thursday observance. I came across this; not at all what I was searching for but perfect … Continue reading
Sometimes, as I watch my life go by, a theme begins to emerge. Maybe it’s just what I am open to noticing at that particular time. Lately, it seems to be a desperation, a clutching at the things we want, … Continue reading
When I don’t have any words, or when I can’t seem to arrange them in a way that says anything new; when I am tired, tired of trying to be funny or find meaning or just plain tired in the … Continue reading
I know you’ve read this book already. But just in case you haven’t, or you need a little refresh, here’s the description of a typical day at the Simple Way that makes me want to sell everything I have and … Continue reading
© 2008 sarabethjones. All rights reserved.
Recently, I stopped by a friend’s house for a moment, and there it was, winking at me from the corner table. My new best friend for the week! I mean, come on! How could you not pick this cute little … Continue reading
I sat toward the back of the auditorium, a full 3 rows between me and the next actual human being. It was only about a quarter full, anyway, having been used for larger sessions earlier in the day, and now … Continue reading
THIRTY-SEVEN. I know that in the overarching scheme of things, thirty-seven is not a huge number. I know that, as it relates to birthdays, that it doesn’t mean I’m ancient. Also in relation to birthdays, I am relatively low-key. I’m … Continue reading
I’m driving the car with the sun shining high in the clear perfect swimming pool blue sky – I’ve just dropped my kids at school and my husband off at the car repair shop where he is about to pick … Continue reading
I wrote this a couple of weeks ago after Maundy Thursday, and I distinctly remember saving it with the thought that I needed to come back and finish it. Coming back to it now, though, I really have no idea … Continue reading
Do you remember watching Sesame Street and loving that song… sing…sing a song sing out loud, sing out strong sing of good things, not bad sing of happy, not sad While I don’t always agree with those sentiments, I also … Continue reading
This morning I sat in a pew, on the edge of my seat – watching, listening, waiting. And it happened. The miracle happened over and over. People of all ages stepped into the water and looked out at us, some … Continue reading