My blogging discipline seems to be related to to things. The first is “financial and job” stress. I have never been much of a stressed-out type. But I notice that I blog much more when I’m sailing along in life. Recently we’ve been having some financial difficulties and I haven’t been blogging… Secondly is simply [...]
As my few readers know, I have contemplated writing a biographical novel about Saint Moses the Black. Here is a swing in that direction. Today the Governor came to Scetis seeking Abba Moses. He came to the gate and we met him there, as we felt he should be accorded great honor. I offered him [...]
It’s strange how the death of a stranger can have an effect on you. A few years ago the wife of a list member from the Orthodox Convert list died. It tore me up. I had exchanged a few private emails with this person, but nothing legthy. When Princess Di died, it didn’t phase me. [...]
Three things for Wednesday:1. Iceland Again? Something (I’ll tell you in #2) set me thinking about one of my geographical obsessions: Iceland. In doing a little Googling I found the website chronicling a couple’s honeymoon in Iceland. They have taken some very nice pictures. Iceland is absolutely beautiful. It’s landscape makes me think every fantasy [...]
1. I have ordered and eagerly await the arrival of a role-playing game called Faery’s Tale. From the website: You can fly. You can fight. You can save the world. Soar. You are a pixie, brownie, sprite, or pooka protecting the enchanted fairy-tale land of Brightwood in this interactive storytelling game suitable for ages 6 [...]
It looks like I’ve effectively taken the summer off from blogging. It was accidental, I assure you. I am a chronic procrastinator and, as any good procrastinator can attest, the longer you put something off the harder it is to begin doing it. So here I am. No excuses. Probably fewer readers, but oh well. [...]
In imitation of Philippa and because Alda left me a comment, here are some blogs/forums I read. Deacon Raphael (no relation, chuckle) has just posted a tear jerker. Waiter is one heck of a writer and his posts are always full of humanity and humor. I’ve recently joined Monachos.net and have been a little disappointed. [...]
Just looked over some of my blog archives. Dang do I feel guilty about my lack of posting. Not that anybody reads this (well, hopefully I still have the Faithful Four TM), but I was hoping that a this would provide a more convenient method of keeping a journal. I am going to try the [...]
[If you haven't read part one, do so now.]And now I am being pulled back to life. I begun reading and enjoying Apostle to Zaire about Blessed Father Cosmas of Grigoriou. And it occurred to me that contrary to claims, being Orthodox isn’t hard. I don’t know about you, but sometimes, in moments of despair, [...]
Signs Point to YesI know it may be a little silly to begin this post with a quote from the Magic 8-ball, but isn’t drawing lots an ancient version of everyone’s favorite childhoood prognostication device? Anyway…I can’t recall if I’ve previously mentioned this but, Father Stephen has Valdyka’s blessing to set up chapels or shrines [...]