As we enter into the season of Advent, let us remember that it is not only a time of nostalgia surrounding the baby Jesus, but also a season for inward reflection on how we relate to the risen Christ, within ourselves and within our lives…

We began our search about six weeks ago, and though we’d heard from friends and acquaintances just how insane the process has been for them in recent months, we were not prepared for the toll the emotional rollercoaster would have on us. We weren’t prepared for weeks to feel like months…

As summer turns to fall and the leaves on the trees begin to change to their autumn hues, I notice, also, the summer blossoms that linger. It’s as if summer is holding on, not wanting to give way to the changing season…

…Sometimes words flow freely, and other times they seem to be stuck deep inside. With all that humanity is faced with and has endured most recently, collectively and individually, today feels like one of those stuck days for me…

…I love the views of the distant mountains in Charlottesville. Those blue hues breathe peace into my soul. Just being up on a mountain, surrounded by orchards and vineyards…well…I needn’t say more…

Several years back, I began thinking about starting a blog. I imagined I would write about anything and everything under the sun, topics relating to everyday life. I don’t consider myself an expert on anything, only one who aims to be mindful and who tends to be pensive, for better or worse…