Winter wonderland

We have not entertained in our house since we moved back to the Black Hills. I hate that we have this big house with amazing views and do not share it, so I had my friends DB and PB over for a bit of lunch today. Nothing fancy, just some bread, cheese, wine and homemade soup, with coffee and homemade applesauce for dessert. It was just great to have my friends over to my home.

While we were eating, the light snow that had started got thicker and thicker and by the time they left, close to 3 inches had fallen! It is just beautiful out now. Here is the view from the upper bedroom.

We also noted a ten point buck who ambled out of the woods into our clearing, probably in search of a little lunch himself. For some reason, though, the photo I took of him doesn't post. Trust me, he's great. Beautiful day.

Soul of War

Speaking of Faith is one of my favorite American Public Media shows. There is no shouting, no condemning, just a rigorous exploration of another's viewpoint.

This week's show is called Soul of War. On the webpage about this week's program, there is an essay written by the military chaplin who is this week's guest. This essay is very level headed. Check it out.

I'm having some of my friends over for lunch tomorrow. We all met while living in temporary housing in 2005-2006. We all are moving soon, so this is a "Refugee Reunion." So today I'm cooking the dessert, soaking chickpeas to go into the salad once cooked, and cleaning. Also will call the property manager to tell her I'm flying into Rapid City soon and so the tenants need to know that we are serious about them leaving. We'll see how that goes!

Today's Gospel lesson lends itself to a reflection. But later!