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Hold It Loosely

On September 12, 2020September 27, 2020 By HJBlackIn eagleLeave a comment

As a kid,  I had a trick toy--a soft plastic cylinder tube, filled with liquid. The balance of the liquid was just right that when you tried to pick it up, the liquid would shift against the end of the tube, pushing the toy right out of your hand. The more force you used to …

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How to Greet a Stranger

On September 5, 2020October 6, 2020 By HJBlackIn eagleLeave a comment

Time-Traveler, Grounded

On June 23, 2020October 6, 2020 By HJBlackIn eagle2 Comments

Big Problem, Little Thoughts

On April 5, 2020September 27, 2020 By HJBlackIn eagleLeave a comment

Today is the beginning of week four living in a global flu pandemic. Like all of us, my daily life has changed, but unlike most of you, it hasn't changed very much. I already work from home. We don't have to keep children educated and occupied. NB works in an "essential" industry. The biggest difference …

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I just might be a birder*

On January 25, 2020September 27, 2020 By HJBlackIn cairn, eagleLeave a comment

One of the greatest blessings of our Kansas house is the view from my office which overlooks one of the largest reservoirs in the state. From here, I am able to watch bald eagles ascend thermals, pairs of cardinals flit from ground to shrub, Canada geese march in regal migration, snow geese wander in more …

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Christ the King

On November 30, 2019December 3, 2019 By HJBlackIn eagleLeave a comment

Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and …

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Book Discussion: Quotidian Mysteries

On November 26, 2019December 3, 2019 By HJBlackIn eagle3 Comments

by Kathleen Norris Borrow itBuy it I re-read this book not long ago with my book group and was glad to return to Kathleen Norris's voice after some years away. I found many touchstones to lead my thoughts and prayers as I read. In this slim book of personal narrative & essays, Norris reflects on …

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