The world out my window is still this morning. No wind at all, which means the cool air out there just won't come in. My office and bedroom are hot, humid with malaise and early reluctance. It's like that sometimes; just through the portal there, there's relief from the sweaty doldrums, but nonetheless, there's work …
Joy Sneaking Up On Us
In this morning's chapter of Secrets in the Dark by Frederick Buechner, he relates his memory of a trip to Sea World during which he and his family were surprised to find themselves moved to tears by the killer whale exhibition. I've seen what he's talking about--the sheer beauty and grace of these massive sea …
Up to Speed with Harry Potter
I just finished Harry Potter #6 (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince) after finally finishing Harry Potter #5 (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.) Amy told me I needed to finish the sixth book before we go to the movie tomorrow in case I were to overhear some plot spoiler, even though …
Too Busy for Beauty
I came across an absolutely stunning article a couple of days ago that produced an odd reaction me, a response completely surprising. It's a long piece, and about 2/3's of the way into it, I discovered I was choking up. "Pearls Before Breakfast" by Gene Weingarten of The Washington Post actually made me cry. It …
Hope Alone
I guess I thought I'd always find it. "It" being the thing I'm looking for as the protagonist in my own life movie. What I want as I open the packages of the day: graduation, marriage, children, career. In the classic, proto-typical story, the hero overcomes the obstacles and at great cost wins …
JEFF BERRYMAN 