Joy
I always feel something when I read Lynn’s poems. “Building the structure of joy” seems like such a good aspiration to take into retirement. —LD
Read MoreA Bittersweet Time
This is a bittersweet time for the CLF as we bid farewell to Executive Director Lorraine Dennis, who will retire in August. We feel both gratitude and sadness as we thank Lorraine for her 15 years of service.
Read MoreBe Like Water
I just love this poem. I get a little slide show in my mind and so appreciate the idea that this very simple thing—water—is so darn complicated. —LD
Read MoreFrom Your Minister
I am not happy to be writing this column to honor and celebrate Lorraine Dennis. No, I’m not happy at all, because underneath the honoring and the celebrating is the letting go. I hate goodbyes.
Read MoreREsources for Living
Lynn has very good ideas in general, but particularly when it comes to having fun. Her list of boring things to do seems perfect for a person who is about to retire from a busy, inspiring job, doesn’t it? —LD
Read MoreDid You Know?
Did you know that you can make an online gift in honor of Lorraine’s years of wonderful service to the CLF? Click here to learn more.
Read MoreTable Grace
One kind of grace is a little blessing or “thank you” to say before meals. Here’s one that might work for you.
Read MoreDid You Know?
That the CLF hosts a weekly chat show called The VUU?
Read MoreBestowers of Grace
It was my good fortune to grow up in the midst of human graciousness. I am reminded of my father, whose practice when visiting Mexico was to patronize street vendors and bargain up.
Read MoreMuddy Children
Hosea Ballou was a Universalist who believed in the grace of a loving God.
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