Baptism has been on my mind recently. In my tradition, I know what this verse means…but what does it mean for others? A monotheist might put emphasis on the “one God and Father” part; traditions who focus on salvation by baptism put the importance on the “one baptism” part. Some friends of mine and I are trying toContinue reading “When once is enough.”
Emotionally Unhinged.
In the months of May-September I cried at least once a week; not a pretty cry, weepy, sad single tear cry, but bust out in heaving sobs for no good reason cry. I blamed it on stress, the seriousness of some life decisions that happened during those months, and the fact that I was tryingContinue reading “Emotionally Unhinged.”
Pain, writer’s block, and drafts.
There hasn’t been much original content up here lately, and because this is a Tumblr and not strictly a blog, I’m okay with my stream being reblogs, links, or photos. It’s not that I haven’t had much to say; in fact I have several posts started that I would love to share and get feedback on. TheyContinue reading “Pain, writer’s block, and drafts.”
psychotherapy: “Your parents leave you too soon and your kids and spouse come along late, but your siblings know you when you are in your most inchoate form. Assuming you all reach a ripe old age, they’ll be with you until the very end, and for that reason, there is an intimacy and a familiarityContinue reading
Three hospital bands, four tries to get in an IV and 5 hours waiting-still waiting for the transfusion to start makes for a rough day. (Taken with instagram)
tylerknott: Life Rule: Keep Out signs are most generally just recommendations, rather than rules. Keep Out Sign on Old Red (by TylerKnott)
tylerknott: Even broken windows sigh in appreciation when the sunlight finds its way to their dirty panes. Broken Window And The Sunshine Outside (by TylerKnott)
My Mother You Is?
Today I had to field the question “Why isn’t that book (Are You My Mother?-a classic) called My Mother You Is?” This little five year old wasn’t joking and it was a sincerely puzzling question. I have to answer some odd, unusual, and even really enlightening questions as a preschool teacher. Today was my fiveContinue reading “My Mother You Is?”
bookmania: “Grown-ups love figures. When you tell them that you have made a new friend, they never ask you any questions about essential matters. They never say to you, ‘What does his voice sound like? What games does he love best? Does he collect butterflies?’ Instead, they demand: ‘How old is he? How many brothersContinue reading
Football, War, Violence and Troubled Youth
When a community has a problem with violent, troubled youth why do they typically put them into a form of structured violence that just propitiates the problem…and more importantly why does it typically work? This isn’t meant to be a football bashing, it might end up being that, however. I enjoy the community and culture of football (especially theContinue reading “Football, War, Violence and Troubled Youth”
Becca Kello 