As most of you know, I’m married to an expert birder, Eric Masterson. This can have its comic moments (for instance, bats given sanctuary in our home) and its poignant moments as well, where my husband helps me realize just how resilient but fragile these beautiful winged creatures are, particularly during migratory season. His most recent newspaper column was so important, I wanted to share it with you. The article starts out sad, but ends with action we can all take to make a difference.
Archives for May 2014
Quote of the Week for May 26
“The need for change bulldozed a road down the center of my mind.” — Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
A Lesson In Resiliency
Somehow I missed the whole Jill Abramson controversy, the executive editor of The New York Times who was abruptly fired last week. But a dear friend whose daughter just graduated from Wake Forest brought me up to speed, as Abramson gave the commencement address at the university’s graduation. Impressed with the speech, my friend recommended I watch the remarks on YouTube.
Quote of the Week for May 19
“You are lost the instant you know what the results will be.” — Juan Gris
Getting Back On Track
All four wheels have fallen off my car. In the last 19 weeks, I have written only 6 blogs, after nearly two years of regularly weekly postings. How did this happen? Because I have gotten so consumed in my book project that I have abandoned important creative, domestic, and spiritual routines that help keep my world in balance. If Jesus himself had come into my studio a couple of weeks ago, I’m certain I would have said “Sorry, buddy, can’t talk. On a deadline.”