Another excerpt from the journal of the 2008 pilgrimage: Across the river, the town of Harper’s Ferry nestles against closely huddled mountains. The town is invitingly connected to the canal trail by an old railroad bridge reserved for walkers. I cross from the canal side to the south side of the river, climb through the town’s steep streets and narrow stairways, … [Read more...] about Grace upon Grace #3
Archives for November 2011
Advent clay
I once sat on the floor at the feet of two clay masters--a mother and son who are from the Pueblo nation. They had placed into my hand some of their precious clay which they had dug from the face of a cliff on their reservation. I fumbled and pressed the lump, pushed and pinched, rolled and squeezed, smoothed and scratched with my fingernail, managing to evoke a … [Read more...] about Advent clay
Chapter 9: War and Peace of a Beast (continued)
April, 2008: From my journal of the walk from D.C. to Pittsburgh, learning the gospel of John by heart. This chapter is continued from previous post. As I sit here writing at the end of this day’s battle, I must remember my dog’s gallant effort of the evening before. Yesterday, he was so different! He was a true pilgrim of peace who offered hospitality to a … [Read more...] about Chapter 9: War and Peace of a Beast (continued)
Chapter 9: War and Peace of a Beast
It is April 22, 2008 near the Monocacy Aqueduct. I am on my sabbatical pilgrimage walking with my dog from D.C. to Pittsburgh while learning the gospel of John by heart. The story continues... My husband Rick and I both knew that we had some work to do to get Chester ready for the etiquette of camping life and meeting strangers. … [Read more...] about Chapter 9: War and Peace of a Beast
Chapter 8: Regarding Feet
Saturday, April 19, 2008, after the first week of walking on my way from Washington D.C. to Pittsburgh while learning the gospel of John by heart.When I read books about hikers or someone on a pilgrimage, inevitably there is a section about feet. I guess I am no different in that regard, because I too am learning the hard way that foot care is absolutely essential for a … [Read more...] about Chapter 8: Regarding Feet