Monthly Archives: January 2016

“I will sing for the one I love a song about his vineyard: “My loved one had a vineyard on a fertile hillside. He dug it up and cleared it of stones and planted it with the choicest vines.  He … Continue reading →

Looking down our street we see a neighbor plowing snow, alone, in the pristine morning light. The 28 inch snow sets the scene.  I love it.

“A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.  The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear … Continue reading →

On our way to Landis Home where Anna Ruth swims twice a week, we drive along the Conestoga River for a bit. On Monday this transformed willow caught our attention. I just had to photograph it. In an hour it … Continue reading →

Isaiah 12 In that day you will say: “I will praise you, Lord.  Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away     and you have comforted me.  Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid.  The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he … Continue reading →

Who can look at this hoarfrost unmoved?  Clinging to this wee twig are unbelievably beautiful crystals.  An hour after sunrise they are gone. Mornings such as today produce startling artwork along our Conestoga River. Would that everyone could see this.

“In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: “We have a strong city; God makes salvation its walls and ramparts. Open the gates that the righteous nation may enter, the nation that keeps faith. “You will keep in perfect … Continue reading →

Every day I can I walk through the neighborhood to see what I can see – as I stretch my 87 year-old sinews! Today I found the robins feasting on the red berries that have been hanging there for weeks … Continue reading →

“I will sing for the one I love, a song about his vineyard: My loved one had a vineyard on a fertile hillside.  He dug it up and cleared it of stones and planted it with the choicest vines. He … Continue reading →

Anna Ruth makes the best bread in the whole wide world – has been doing it for years now.  It is Tuesday, a favorite day for her to knead, press and generally feel the bread dough, encouraging it to rise … Continue reading →