It was a year ago this weekend that we said our farewell to Mama at her graveside service at Shallow Well United Church of Christ. It was a sunny, cool Saturday before Mother's Day and I was touched by the great number who stood in masks around the cemetery. Family, friends, fellow church and community … Continue reading To Lose Your Mother
Testing Toads: Online Dating
We've all heard that saying, "You have to kiss a lot of toads before you meet your handsome prince." With the online dating world, you hear folks say you have to "go through a lot of toads" and some say, "you have to have a lot of bad dates until you get to the right … Continue reading Testing Toads: Online Dating
A New Thing Springing Up
Last week, I talked with a friend and she noted that she'd been in a "blah mood"--but couldn't figure out why. There were no new challenges, no worries at present about medical tests results for family or friends, nothing bad had happened. She could list things she was grateful for--but still felt her spirit was … Continue reading A New Thing Springing Up
Return to Salter Path
It's been six months since I took my last trip out of town-- to the beach in late October. It was time to go again for my needed dose of the coast--the natural beauty that's a healing balm. Before the pandemic, my older sister gave me the gift of an overnight stay at Trinity Camp, … Continue reading Return to Salter Path
What’s in a Name?:Online Dating
One of my worries since I started online dating is that I'll call a guy by the wrong name; it's happened to me with people I know in person, so it seems more likely to happen with someone that I only know through pictures, profiles, and messaging. I've carefully worded my profile to reflect who … Continue reading What’s in a Name?:Online Dating
After the Darkness — Light
Last week I left us in a chrysalis-- staying in our dark cell as we developed to maturity before emerging, fully formed as a colorful butterfly. I returned to the book I've been rereading, Sue Monk Kidd's, When the Heart Waits. She has become my mentor during this Lenten walk. I draw heavily upon her … Continue reading After the Darkness — Light
Before the Light– Darkness
For me as a Christian, the week ahead is a special time as we move toward Easter-- the holiest of days in the Christian calendar. This week, called Holy Week is when we complete the season of Lent--those forty days prior to Easter that mark when Jesus Christ drew away into the desert before the … Continue reading Before the Light– Darkness
To Grow Older
I've been thinking a lot about growing older because tomorrow's my birthday; I'll be sixty-six. Does anyone ever believe the age they are? When you're 14, you can't believe you're not at least 16. You say to yourself, "I must really be sixteen because I feel like I should be. I'm ready for sixteen!" When … Continue reading To Grow Older
One Conversation Can Change Everything
Last week I hit another wall with online dating. I was totally frustrated with putting myself out there and getting so little in return. The guys I'd "Liked" hadn't responded, but the ones that were totally unsuitable matches-- seemed to think differently, and I had plenty of "Likes" from them. And then a man I'd … Continue reading One Conversation Can Change Everything
People in Our Path: Online Dating
When I first realized that I would be out on the 'dating scene,' going through a divorce at sixty-five years old, I had no idea that would occur during a pandemic. When I thought about dating, I remembered back to when I last went out at twenty-two, before I was engaged to my future husband. … Continue reading People in Our Path: Online Dating
Connie Rosser Riddle 