The Gift of "The Littlest Angel"
In my childhood during Advent, our Dad loved reading to us "The Littlest Angel" by Charles Tazewell. It always moved me to tears, and gave this timid child hope to be brave about who God made me to be.
Soul Soil
“Soil is everything.” Thus declared my niece as our family gathered to celebrate the harvest season at Thanksgiving this year. And she should know, as a newly minted environmental scientist, having just graduated this month from the University of Maryland. Proud Auntie aside, I found that her statement got me thinking a lot about a very dirty subject.
God With Us...
This beautifully reflective piano version of O Come, O Come Emmanuel from our friend, Vicki Carter will move your soul this last Sunday of Advent. As a musical director, conductor, educator, and pianist her gift has graced Radio City Music Hall, Broadway, off Broadway, and the Paper Mill Playhouse. This will move your soul...
Anticipation and Celebration--Advent and Christmas 2022
During Advent, the world eagerly awaits the birth of the Christ child again in our hearts. Created by Victoria Pepe, our new online video exhibit depicts both sentiments through the lively, colorful visual art of Marie Malluk, Victoria Pepe, Susan Ceely Philips, Joan Silinsh and Margery Westin. Seasonal poetry and music by Carole Gregory and Victoria Pepe are also offered in the links below. The exhibit runs until the end of the year.
Through the Eyes of a Toddler
This was my gift from my first grandchild this past Mother’s Day. This photo is the lid from a candle that my granddaughter drew on for me. (She was 18 months old at the time) Underneath her artwork it says “Best Grandma”.