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The Abundance of Creation — Visiting the Zoo of Endangered Creatures at the Jardin des Plantes, Paris

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Rev. Dr. Rosemary C. Hyde,

Jardin des Plantes Paris, Endangered Guinea Hen             Jardin des Plantes, Paris, endangered Asian stork with month old chick.           Dejeuner sur l’herbe, Jardin des Plantes, Paris , 20 mai 2014 … Continue reading →

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An Invitation to Mindfulness

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Rev. Dr. Rosemary C. Hyde,

Today, for the first time since arriving last Tuesday, we made it out of the house before noon — if only to attend an 11:30 am Mass around the corner. As the day went on, we actually had both lunch … Continue reading →

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History Lies Heavy

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Rev. Dr. Rosemary C. Hyde,

Last evening, we were strolling by the Luxembourg Garden, casually looking at the giant photos posted on the iron fence around much of the Garden's periphery. it was a massive exhibit celebrating the hundred year anniversary of World War I, … Continue reading →

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Paris 2014 May 15 Thanks to Guardian Angels!

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Rev. Dr. Rosemary C. Hyde,

We got here! I don't ever want to come through JFK again. I remember this same kind of thing happening at JFK once before — we arrive and, to continue our flight, have to change terminals. This meant going outside, … Continue reading →

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STIRRING SPRING

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Rev. Dr. Rosemary C. Hyde,

Stirring Spring March 1 2014   This morning from my second story bedroom window,  I rediscover love. Suddenly the ranks of tree limbs stretching  back into the woods Are swathed in pink and purple budding leaves And the world has … Continue reading →

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New York, NY

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Rev. Dr. Rosemary C. Hyde,

It has been a long time since I've come here to play. In fact, I think this may be the first time since last summer. Whenever I came for a seminary weekend, I'd add a few extra delightful days to … Continue reading →

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L’amities — Friendship

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Rev. Dr. Rosemary C. Hyde,

It was a wonderful fiftieth Reunion — I thought I had missed mine when it coincided with my final retreat before being commissioned as an interfaith miinister in June, 2011. I realized when I had to give up that reunion … Continue reading →

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L’Imprevisible — The unexpectable

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Rev. Dr. Rosemary C. Hyde,

The last three days, once we left Paris and got settled in Nancy, have been full of unexpected turns — one of the things that we should expect on trips, I guess. Fifty years ago, in 1964, I left this … Continue reading →

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Jours feries — holidays

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Rev. Dr. Rosemary C. Hyde,

OK — so today was the first of two back to back holidays — celebration of the end of World War II today and Ascension Day tomorrow, Thursday, Plus it's a school vacation. We were asking the hotel manager about … Continue reading →

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tourist? Visitor? Things change…

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Rev. Dr. Rosemary C. Hyde,

Paris, Tuesday May 8, 2013 It still feels surreal to be here. But that's OK. Who says life has to make sense or be logical? I've still been thinking about attending that High Mass on Sunday at Notre Dame. Normally, … Continue reading →

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