by jo | Feb 28, 2011 | Everyday Stories
Opinion Article published Feb. 14, 2011 It happened a few weeks ago, and I was sitting in the congregation of my home church. We experience joy together, and the discomfort of pain and grief, together, but it’s rare when we feel uncomfortable together. But this...
by jo | Nov 22, 2010 | Everyday Stories
Oroville – I have been largely shaped by this community. Because of this town: I have learned the value and rarity of a dollar. I have learned how to make my own adventures. I have learned how to not offend, but to make peace (because it’s a small town, and you’ll...
by jo | Oct 30, 2010 | Everyday Stories
The Church Visitor’s sheet read like this: Name: Stone A. Lawson. Address: Passing Through. I’ve gotten to know Stone over the past four weeks as we both sit in the back of the grand Presbyterian sanctuary downtown. We sit among others who similarly don’t have a...
by jo | Sep 22, 2010 | Everyday Stories, The "New" Challenge
As a rule, I don’t watch musicals. I hold fairly firmly to this rule: exceptions really only include animated disney movies , or live performances. So, by definition, this would exclude movies such as “Mama Mia!” but I have made an exception. my...
by jo | Sep 16, 2010 | Everyday Stories
I have a confession to make: I think I have the whooping cough. now for your parents out there who let me hang out with your children… don’t worry… if I do have it… i’m in the non-contagious stage. however, that stage (stage 3 I think?)...
by jo | Sep 11, 2010 | Everyday Stories
I’m continuing with my summer challenge of trying to do something new everyday. So far, since it’s the beginning of the semester, there have been a good deal of new things to keep me safe from missing a day, but sometimes I still have to be intentional. ...