Airborne Mortarboards

Graduation ceremonies come in all varieties from Kindergarten celebrations to the more formal you're-going-into-the world-now events.

News stations have recently begun broadcasting sound bites from politicians, celebrities and those famously submersed in academia that are willing to dispense encouragement, advice and all other manners of wisdom to the accomplished.

Commencement speeches have the ability to influence thought and action.  These orations can deeply impact the cap and gown audience but repercussions do not stop with the diploma wielders.

Years ago, a gift of grace was delivered in the form of an audio file. (You know who you are and gratitude is endless for this and so much more!) Although it isn't exactly a commencement address, most of us thought it was. Perception creates the reality but nevertheless, it's simple, elegant and says something to all who have ears to hear.

Photo Credit:  Visual Hunt

Church-Search

The first note from Cincinnati

How are you!

It's been a while - again.  The last post was a type of goodbye to family and friends.  And, I'll admit, that getting back into a routine has been difficult. I'm working on it.

I'm not settled and cannot claim a 'place of my own'.  I am grateful that the decision could be delayed for a time while investigating neighborhoods, distances, amenities and convenience.  Desperation had not reared it's head.

I'm also not settled in a church community.  But investigating this home has been quite an experience. Some of you have made suggestions as you were able - appreciated, truly!

I've been to well more than a dozen communities - so far.  .