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Christmas Feelings . December 21 2011 .   The music plays —  Santa, snow, and reindeer frolic through the notes. I’m sitting in a fast food joint, knowing that I used to feel excited When I heard these tunes;   what … Continue reading →

Giving and Receiving December 4 2011 . We live nearby, across the street, next door, across the fence. We have children, parents, grandpas, grandkids. We share stories – His of teaching in a one-room school, Mine of being once again … Continue reading →

Communion November 4 2011 . She wanted me to see her mother and to talk with her. Mom has worsened – failed terribly. I was sitting in the deep blue chair, At the foot of mother’s bed In the nursing … Continue reading →

Love’s Power . October 27 2011 . I’m learning about grief, I’ve joined a  group of the bereaved – from months and years ago – And still I weep, as do we all,  sitting in the circle, sharing; The tears … Continue reading →

God’s Party . October 21 2011 . Suddenly, the trees have put on party clothes! We’re celebrating as the growing season ebbs away. God’s like that, filled with joy and merriment, Reveling with us and with the other godlike avatars … Continue reading →

“The Car Goes Where the Eyes Go – The Art of Steering our Lives” Rosemary C. Hyde, Ph.D. Talk Presented at Unity Center of Peace, Sunday October 9 2011 I recently read a popular book because I thought it would … Continue reading →

Hurricane August 27 2011 The deep throated winds of last night and today Are named: Irene. We’ve feared her, gotten ready for her coming; She’s a guest in every family, every home and store and church. She makes the trees … Continue reading →

Fourth of July Memories July 4 2011 . For me, the Fourth is redolent of childhood – This day brings back so many smells and sights and sounds – The acrid sulphur of the caps I bought by hundreds And looked for … Continue reading →

One and All . Who am I? Am I real, or do I only think I am? When my body’s done, what will happen next? Will I still be myself? . A hundred strong, we’ve come here from across the … Continue reading →