The Yule log burns and all four candles glow. Past the longest night; the Son comes with the dawn. Gather now and sing the way we do. And think of those who cannot sing along. Huddled people far and near sit alone in quiet fear. In soft candle lit rooms, we welcome warmth of friendsContinue reading “A Solstice Carol”
Author Archives: Bosco O'Brian
A winter tale
The icy hand of old man winter claws at me and his frigid breath doth howl and blow. The thickening snow gathers ‘round my feet and toes, and the timid sun remains bound behind the low gray ceiling of the wintry sky. But with the warmth of the coming spring already in my heart, andContinue reading “A winter tale”
We Are Not Old as Seasons Change…
(Dedicated to my brother Bill) I stand in August and smell October coming. The dry summer crumbles fallen leaves while green. The eyes of children widen as the siren call of hallowed hall begins. And I, the child, still feel the stomach knot of that unknown. The boasting heat of Summer declares itself out loud,Continue reading “We Are Not Old as Seasons Change…”
News or Views
Very few people view the news media today as a means by which they may become better informed. Because so many various media outlets have become so clearly biased one way or another, most people just prefer now to seek out those media/news sources that support their already formed (or malformed) perspective, beliefs and presuppositions.Continue reading “News or Views”
The Parent-heart
Through the mist of the now repetitive struggles of fatherhood, I often wonder if I made my parents feel the way I feel; that every day, every breath you draw is capable of inflicting great pain. How every response to every move, and each countermeasure to each measure, whether evoking anger, joy, pride, sorrow, love,Continue reading “The Parent-heart”
A Brief word about time…
I have long held that time is more vortex shaped than linnear. I have only recently come to know that (1) I am correct and (2) whether the ever-tightening circles of years are descending or ascending is entrely up to you.
Veni, veni Emmanuel!
And now Advent begins; the most beautiful season of the year. The music is brilliant! I love this season… But try to remember that every day is advent and every Sunday is Easter.
Of course we do not need Healthcare reform…
My son Ben had to have some blood work done in September. We went and spent a couple hours as they fed him a sugary drink and then checked his blood levels three time to determine how his body dealt with it. He did fine, thank God… Today I got the bill. The total wasContinue reading “Of course we do not need Healthcare reform…”
When you eliminate the impossible…
“When you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains–however improbable–must be the truth.” –Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It occured to me last evening that the recent and entirely unprecidented low level in our civil discourse must have its roots in something that is itself entirely unique and unprecidented. Of course, we have seen partisan bickering and remarkableContinue reading “When you eliminate the impossible…”
What would we do…
What would we do… Friday, September 4, 2009 – It is still early in the day. I’m sitting here, after a fourth sleepless night with a sick child. My wife has decided to take him back to see the Dr. today because he is in so much pain. It will be his third such tripContinue reading “What would we do…”
