Rest I first encountered The Nap Ministry sometime around 2018. As an overtaxed mother, wife, and worker Tricia Hersey’s message of ‘Rest is Resistance’ resonated deeply with me. When Hersey’s book of the same name, Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto, was released I knew I had to read it for this sabbatical. Here are some … Continue reading Rest is Resistance
Guess What… Hi! Hello! How have you been? I know… you can’t answer that question. Comments are turned off. But, still, for your own sake, I’d like you to answer it anyway. How have you been? If you find you aren’t doing too well, then I encourage you to stop what you are doing right … Continue reading Back from Sabbatical
Not Another Announcement Post Hello Beloveds, I am sorry, but yes, this is another announcement post. And, here is the announcement – starting in January I will be on sabbatical. This means I will not be tending to my regular duties at First Unitarian Church, and so this blog will go dark for several months. … Continue reading Sabbatical News
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Meet Mr. Jeff! Great News – Our new youth advisor, Mr. Jeff, will start Sunday, December 3rd! I know… I know… this post isn’t so much a “tool for the journey” as it is a simple announcement. But, I can’t keep quite! Mr. Jeff Jackson comes to First Unitarian Church from Ebenezer 2nd Baptist Church, … Continue reading New Youth Advisor
Happy Coming Out Day! You may have heard it said that queer people never stop coming out. It’s true. I first came out when I was sixteen (around 2001). I started by telling my father that I was bi. Not long after that, I told my mother, and then a few close friends. It wasn’t … Continue reading This Coming Out Day
Oobleck and Other States of Matter When I was younger, I had two states of being. In my personal life, I was fluid, like water. Which is to say that I went with the flow, and rarely set boundaries with others. I told myself, “this is what a good friend / girlfriend / wife is.” … Continue reading I’m In the Slime of My Life!
Thank You for the Education Dearest Beloveds, Congratulations – we did it! We made it to the unofficial end of this church year! And, oh my goodness, we have so much to look forward to in the coming year! However, before we get there, I want to offer you one last reflection – one last “Tools for the … Continue reading Valuable Insights that Lift the Spirit
Vacation, All I Ever Wanted! This past Sunday, my husband and I finally nailed down our family’s summer vacation plans. We will be heading to Pittsburgh towards the end of June to attend the final day of General Assembly, before exploring all that Pittsburgh has to offer (including a stop at Kennywood). I know, vacations … Continue reading UU Summer Camps
Get Off the Dance Floor Hello Beloveds, Though I have never been tested, I am pretty sure I have Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD). Over the years I’ve thought about getting myself a sun lamp to help alleviate the symptoms, but as winter approaches each year, I tend to convince myself that “It won’t be that … Continue reading SAD and Adaptive Change
