On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong I’m always happy when friends recommend books, even, as in this case,… Read more On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous
Month: January 2022
How Rare, How Lovely, This Fellowship
The most important value for a religious community is the community. As a faith community, our fellowship is at the… Read more How Rare, How Lovely, This Fellowship
Very Good, Jeeves!
Very Good, Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse Very Good, Jeeves is the third of the three books of short stories Wodehouse… Read more Very Good, Jeeves!
Going Out of Your Way
When I left Bakersfield on Tuesday morning for Los Angeles, I made a quick decision to drive through Tehachapi instead of… Read more Going Out of Your Way
Crime and Punishment
Crime and Punishment by Feodor Dostoevsky I had not read any Dostoevsky until two years ago. His reputation intimidated me.… Read more Crime and Punishment
The Seven Principles and Beyond
We think of the UU Seven Principles as a summation of the values that form the center of our faith.… Read more The Seven Principles and Beyond
The Core of Our Community
For the next several weeks, we’re going to be talking in Worship about our religious values. Words like “justice, equity… Read more The Core of Our Community
Patience
I know we are all watching the latest news of the COVID-19 Omicron variant with a mix of anxiety, curiosity, frustration,… Read more Patience
Carry On, Jeeves
Carry On, Jeeves by P. G. Wodehouse This is the second short story collection devoted entirely to Wodehouse’s famous characters… Read more Carry On, Jeeves
The Inimitable Jeeves
The Inimitable Jeeves, By P. G. Wodehouse Filed under books I probably should have read before now, so excuses all… Read more The Inimitable Jeeves