The Close and Holy Darkness
In the close and holy darkness, Our eyes see only stars, only moon, only silhouette of black trees against the brilliant snow. In the close and holy darkness, Our longing draws near. In the close and holy darkness, Our ears hear strangely under the clouds, through fog, over snow. In the close and holy darkness, Our […]
The Days and Nights of Advent and Yuletide
Some thoughts for Advent/Yuletide from yesterday. As I prepare for Yule. I look outside — it’s coming on 3:00 and I see how wan the light is. Not only because of the Portland-appropriate clouds. But because the sun sets at 4:30 today. The days are shortening. The nights are lengthening. The wind picks up. The […]
Our Glittering Cold Our Golden Warmth
US Thanksgiving has past. In my house, as in many houses, the preparation for December holidays begins today. While my history is not one of shopping on this day, it is nonetheless a day of preparation. Changing altars, hanging greens if I have them (this year I don’t have them yet), playing carols (not allowed […]