Reflections from an Open Window
Linda Raha's Writing Corner
I have always loved to walk along the seashore, collecting bits of treasure, odd pieces of driftwood, pretty shells, shiny stones that glitter at the water's edge. It is easy to fill a pail with many things. You must choose wisely, because you can only bring home so many gifts from the sea. There are
I am feeling just a bit melancholy on this last day of November; perhaps, it is not so much melancholy, but the soft surrender of mixed emotions this season often brings. As the greatest love story of our lives is about to unfold at Christmas, there are the subtle notes of love songs that play
I breathe in the mountain air; day or night, it is good for the soul. Later, I will remember my breath suspended in puffs; it is the exhale of too many worries. The evergreen trees tower above me, monuments of strength; the tiny birds rest easy in the branches. Here, on top of the mountain,
Once upon a Christmas tree, we hang our lovely trinkets; a medley of shimmering stars cast their glow. Glass angels sparkle in the fairy lights; they remind us to keep the faith. Atop the tree, an angel in white, admonishes our hearts to stay strong. A keeper of the evergreen branches, she is wise and
When it comes to Christmas, I think we all have a storybook vision of what Christmas should look like; this is a vision created early in our childhood, and it is wrapped in the memories of all of our Christmastimes strung together. It is a unique vision because we all have different family customs and
Winter soon will come; white snow will blanket the earth. I feel the shifting seasons in my bones; I understand the chill of what will be. Still, I cling to my pieces of sea glass; I hold them up to the sun. They shimmer endlessly, turquoise, green, and amber; yesterday's treasure is mine to keep.
It was a summer of porch parties at our house; now with colder weather on the way, the porch needs a seasonal lift. In the age of Covid 19, outdoor entertaining is the way to go, but, the cold does put a damper on things! The weekend before this past one, the weather got cold.
In the early morning hours when I awake, Jesus, be my breath; may I inhale the love you offer anew each day. The lavender sky opens, revealing your awesome creation of sky and earth; I exhale the fears I hold in my heart. I hear the sweet sound of birdsong; I remember that you call
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and it is an occasion for celebration; we are blessed with this awesome planet earth! On this day, we plant seeds of hope in our hearts for better days ahead. Now, more than ever, we appreciate how the earth sustains us body and soul; God created the
If there was ever a time when we needed a positive outlook on life, this is it. Each day, we hear discouraging news concerning this Corona Virus. It is like a haunting backdrop to our lives. Each of us can do all that we can do personally to 'slow the spread'. Apart from that, what