Well, Covid finally got around to my house! We celebrated the Labor Day weekend in a family chorus of coughing and sneezing. Two years ago, I was so frightened that this might happen, that my family could be in serious danger. Now I have seen how well the vaccines are working, keeping the infection mild … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – September 9th, 2022
As we drove down my steep driveway and passed the mailbox, I heard a loud sound and felt a jolt on the left side. 1000 yards further, things didn’t sound right and seconds later the “low tire” message appeared! We pulled into the nearby gas station to discover the left rear tire completely flat! AND … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – September 2nd, 2022
My baby is leaving home! Oh, no! Oh, my! (Sniffle) My elder son Liam is moving into an apartment with a roommate and will be attending the Horizons School in Birmingham. There he will learn how to manage his Autism and ADHD and prepare to either return to college or start a career of some … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – August 26th, 2022
Think about the last time you were being your best self. You know, when you were doing exactly what you were supposed to be doing and giving it your genuine “all”! It may have been a big event or a small task. It may not have felt good, or maybe it did. Whatever the context, … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – August 19th, 2022
I remember when I was a little girl and my parents took us to Mexico Beach for our summer vacation. My Dad was an amazing drip castle builder and he taught me the delicate process. Later, I taught my own son, Liam, who also loves the shore. I also remember the challenge of getting through … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections August 12th, 2022
“Back in the saddle again . . .” So GOOD to be back in the land of sun, surf and lizards everywhere you step! Hope everyone had a good summer! Bill, the boys and I did the stay-cation thing mixed with deferred spring cleaning, doctor and dental appts for everyone (including Sherlock the cat), lots … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections August 8th, 2022
General Assembly 2022 has come to a close, as have Ministry Days, the gathering for clergy held immediately prior to GA. I attended these events online and found them to be informative and energizing! I will be sharing more about GA in a few weeks. I will spend the bulk of July on vacation and … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections July 8th, 2022
It’s so hard to get away! AND there’s always such a big pile of responsibilities waiting when we get back! Nonetheless, vacation time beckons! I am approaching the last few weeks of my contract year serving this wonderful fellowship. It has been a joy, an adventure, a challenge, a blast! We have accomplished a great … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections June 10th, 2022
In my lifetime, the citizens of the United States have witnessed over 1300 school shootings. That we can still react with shock, horror, and grief is good. There are roughly 131,000 K-12 public and private schools in this country. So fewer than 1% of our schools have been the site of a shooting. Another way … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections June 3rd, 2022
A UU minister I know well serving in North Carolina was recently involved peripherally in a shooting at a mall. Upon hearing shots, he ran to the closest store and hunkered down in back with the employees until police escorted him out about 30 minutes later. He is a resilient person and seems OK now, … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections May 20th, 2022
