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Twenty years of walking
While as a family we’re virtually engaging the Camino de Santiago (and let me tell you now, it’s proving to be an exceedingly ambiguous endeavour), it is nothing next to this real lengthy,... Read More
Choose well
We have a friend who defined adventure as ‘Misery Reminisced’ (thank you Steve Anonby!). It implies two things: one, that a lot of things you get up to on an adventure are difficult, dull,... Read More
Virtual Camino
I have always wanted to walk the Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage that winds its way through Northern Spain. It isn’t very likely that I’ll ever be able to do it in person, but no one righ... Read More
Accepting Change
I recognize that I am drawn to routine and regularity. Even on holiday, I will establish a structure to the days, or carry with me, habits from home to give scaffolding to the new schedule of vacation... Read More
Mother’s Day
Here’s another Covid first — mother’s day. One of the the most busy restaurant days of the year, after Valentine’s day (official Laurel guess-tistics). Will mom have to cook af... Read More
Birthdays in Isolation
Today we celebrate Caleb who turns 23. How did that happen? The way the Archer Family celebrate birthdays is oddly conducive to the restrictions we’re currently under. It took us a while, but we... Read More
Spiritual Direction
True, everything is shadowed by ‘this virus’ right now. In our household we’ve jokingly referred to it by, ‘that which I do not want to name,’ so tired are we of the cons... Read More
A Psalm for Covid 19
I’ve been reading slowly through the Psalms – a few each morning. Not all of them resonate with me. There are the familiar ones that have lines I learned as a child; these stand out. And t... Read More