The first time I suggested that I might be a heretic is when my twins were in their early teens. We were discussing the Old Testament passages where the text says something like, “Do not spare any of them, kill … Continue reading Finding peace in heresy
Writing is a way for me to clarify my thoughts and feelings, and editing my writing furthers that process by requiring that I make my ideas understandable and approachable to people who might not be aware of the circumstances precipitating … Continue reading Great Expectations
It was almost time to celebrate Christmas 2020 with the family. Our oldest and his wife arrived on Saturday night, and one of the twins got here on Sunday afternoon. The other twin would be flying in soon to reunite the whole group. In my last therapy session before that Christmas, the counselor asked me what I was looking forward to most, with all of the kids coming home. After a couple minutes thought, I said, “Peace.” That seemed an odd thing to say with four extra people coming to stay in our house, but it would be the first … Continue reading Let there be Peace on earth
A Happy Heretic 