Though well into Spring, nature has pranked us here in New England with an April Fool’s Day joke: snow, and… Read more Blueberry Dreams
Negative Capability
It is my pleasure to welcome guest writer Rick Wilcox to All Nine. Rick is a minister of Pastoral Care,… Read more Negative Capability
Candle
Candle By Bethany Rohde “…in India, candle wax was made by boiling the fruit of the cinnamon tree.” — National… Read more Candle
The Not-So-Bleak Midwinter
I have been a bit at a loss for words lately. But a short walk outside on a snowy afternoon… Read more The Not-So-Bleak Midwinter
Star Light
Star light, star bright, shining far above me. First star I see tonight reminds me that you love me. I… Read more Star Light
My Sweet Constancy
In the spirit of ending well, I share a poem from almost thirty years ago that I wrote in awe… Read more My Sweet Constancy
A Christmas Conspiracy
I am not a conspiracy theorist when it comes to Christmas or Christianity – or pretty much anything for that… Read more A Christmas Conspiracy
November Hymn
November Hymn By Rebekah Choat Come now, let us gather in seed and sorrow, joy and tears, shining as the… Read more November Hymn
Polyhymnia, Just This Week
Polyhymnia, Just This Week by Roslynn Pryor Many praises, many hymns, sacred poems, songs divine. She sings of hills in… Read more Polyhymnia, Just This Week
Melpomene and Thalia have it out
If the theme of comedy (in the oldest sense) is reconciliation and restoration, as Holly wrote in her piece about… Read more Melpomene and Thalia have it out
