Author Archives: Pat

The other day a homeless friend made this request: “Give me some words of encouragement, like you would give to a son.”  That sent my mind (and heart) into pondering.  What could I say?  God is with you.  You are … Continue reading →

Yesterday I  bought a  book entitled, “Too Young to be Old.”  It has good ideas for exercise and diet. And indeed, some young people are faced with conditions that make them feel old before their time.  And if they can … Continue reading →

It has all happened so fast.  I finished my work as Interim University Chaplain at Tufts. My daughter-in law’s mother died.  My son had stents placed in his heart and came to visit three days later. And we drove to … Continue reading →

Easter, 2013.  What a blessing to have almost the whole family together  and to hold those who are not here in our hearts.  Gratitude! “The day of resurrection, earth sing it out abroad! ”  The day before Easter, on Easter … Continue reading →

I have spent most of today clued to the live coverage of President Barak Obama’s Inauguration to a second term on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s holiday. .I sensed in his remarks, the energy of righteous anger. His first … Continue reading →

In a conversation with one of my sons about getting from our home to Boston,  I said I hated to take public transportation.  The next day I was standing in line getting my senior Charley Card.  (A Charley Card is … Continue reading →

I recently attended an excellent forum advocating same sex marriage.  Now that Presbyterians  have removed the ban against the ordination of homosexuals, clearly the next step we need to take is the acceptance of same sex marriage. But, I am … Continue reading →

I came across an article in the paper from months ago about the military’s possibile use of Psy Ops to influence the perspectives of  Senators visiting Afghanistan. I saved the piece wondering how many programs are at work that are capable … Continue reading →

Last week-end I participated in Baccalaureate and Commencement at Tufts by giving the Invocation as Interim University Chaplain.  This is my second Commencement in this role. I think that qualifies me as a Jumbo.  And I am proud to be one.  Jumbo, of … Continue reading →

Today was a very frustrating day!  My husband wired money from his bank to another for a friend.  It was supposed to take three days and after eight days, he got the word that it had not gone through.  Some … Continue reading →