Author Archives: mlcoffice
Gardens
The kiss of the sun for pardon… I couldn’t help it. The pack of cheerful, bright pansies were exactly what I needed for late winter doldrums. Of course, they enticed me in Boise where spring is well under way, flowering … Continue reading
The Fall
During a recent bout of the flu I fell in my bathroom. I still don’t know exactly what happened, except I found myself face first on the floor between the tub and the cabinet. I was very relieved that I … Continue reading
Hello Beautiful!
In the morning, my late husband Dan always sat at the kitchen counter long before I got up. He liked to rise before dawn, have his coffee and read the news. As a lawyer he kept up on the legal … Continue reading
Epiphany
Today, January 6th is the traditional feast day commemorating the visit of the Magi to Jesus. This event is usually depicted occurring at Jesus’ birth while Matthew places it realistically at least two years later which precipitates Herod’s murderous slaughter … Continue reading
Post Election Musings
“The government will rest of his shoulders” Isaiah 9:6 Yesterday I stood in line to vote at our local polling place without Dan for the first time. It was another of those out of the blue realizations which makes the … Continue reading
Red Pen
For months now I’ve been working on a very long and very old writing project which I started over 20 years ago. I am starting to think of the book as my own “Never Ending Story” because of the length … Continue reading
The Sound of Silence – God’s
Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 I’ve just returned from a week long silent retreat at the monastery of St. Gertrude. Many people are unaware of this beautiful monastery and retreat center located on a hillside … Continue reading
A Drink of Water…
… In a dry and thirsty land where there is no water.” Psalm 63:1 I am not a water drinker by inclination or background. In my German family we had wine, beer or plain seltzer with dinner. If water ever made … Continue reading
Shut the Door, Please!
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91.1 Once again I am devoting 21 days to prayer and hopefully, a more lasting fasting commitment. Twice a year my … Continue reading
New Year, New Calendar and an Offering
For many of us looking for last minute Christmas gifts, calendars are perfect. Who doesn’t like unwrapping and opening a brand new, clean calendar, turning the pages from January to December 2024 which are unmarked and blank, ready to be … Continue reading
From The Sheep Pen 