A. Unabashed Pacifist:
The dove flies overhead, looking for a place to nest, a shoulder upon which to rest.
B. Unabashed Christian:
Holy One,
I look to the mountains and find beauty,
wonder,
mystery,
wisdom,
peace,
grace,
stability,
clarity,
integrity,
joy,
home,
you.
Amen
C. Un-quoting Jesus:
“The most important thing in life is, be cool.”
[No, this did not make it as His answer to the question about the most important of laws in scripture.]
D. Blog: Old French Broad
When I heard an old French Broad constantly passed through town, I thought I would like to live here. She has not disappointed me.
Although geologists say she is the third- or fourth-oldest of her kind on Earth, in the right lighting, her beauty still sparkles. We do not insult her by calling her the "French Broad." It’s her actual name.
Some developer over in Tennessee wanted suggestions of river names to put on the streets of his gated community. He insulted her by refusing to believe a river could have that name (or by believing that her name would not suit his exclusive area).
But she and her name are quite proper – in pedigree, history and importance. She got her name more than 250 years ago, when English-speaking settlers came to this area and found a broad river that flowed into French territory (Tennessee). I imagine Mr. Developer cannot come close to her in terms of bona fides. I think she’s still a striking beauty, and despite her age and the ignorant insults she endures, she just keeps rolling along.
D. Blog: Old French Broad
When I heard an old French Broad constantly passed through town, I thought I would like to live here. She has not disappointed me.
Although geologists say she is the third- or fourth-oldest of her kind on Earth, in the right lighting, her beauty still sparkles. We do not insult her by calling her the "French Broad." It’s her actual name.
Some developer over in Tennessee wanted suggestions of river names to put on the streets of his gated community. He insulted her by refusing to believe a river could have that name (or by believing that her name would not suit his exclusive area).
But she and her name are quite proper – in pedigree, history and importance. She got her name more than 250 years ago, when English-speaking settlers came to this area and found a broad river that flowed into French territory (Tennessee). I imagine Mr. Developer cannot come close to her in terms of bona fides. I think she’s still a striking beauty, and despite her age and the ignorant insults she endures, she just keeps rolling along.
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