Resurrecting Easter 4/20/2025

By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I have very fond memories of Easter.  The reminiscence from my childhood has me recalling some aspects that remain unchanged as well as some that only remain in my mind as I no longer have the pleasure of enjoying them.  For some reason this year I am lending this holiday moreContinue reading “Resurrecting Easter 4/20/2025”

Silent No More 3/31/2024

By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I heard something said a few days ago, that resonated with me far more than I anticipated. It so profoundly affected me that my mind did me the favor of grasping what was a single sentence and running with it. Actually, it didn’t just run with it, it flew. It rousedContinue reading “Silent No More 3/31/2024”

Time Honored and True 4/9/2023

By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I don’t know if it’s because I’m a history nerd but I absolutely adore a good tradition.  It probably also stems from my love of symbolism and anything that has a meaning that lies much deeper than the surface, but a quality long standing tradition that is passed down through theContinue reading “Time Honored and True 4/9/2023”

Reminiscence in Pastel Shades 4/17/2022

By: Jennifer Richardson Holt There are lots of elements of Easter that stick in my head.  Of course, the other holidays like Christmas and the like do as well but there are some very specific aspects that are unique to today’s holiday that somehow have nestled themselves into the folds of my mind and escapedContinue reading “Reminiscence in Pastel Shades 4/17/2022”

Every Blade of Grass 4/4/2021

By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I am not sure what it is about this year but for some reason my fondness for Easter has grown tremendously.  I have always liked it but for some reason this one seems more consequential, more meaningful somehow. This year feels more like all that is springtime and Easter to me. Continue reading “Every Blade of Grass 4/4/2021”

Sunrise Service 4/12/2020

By: Jennifer Richardson Holt So, this Easter is a bit different isn’t it? I have seen many people talk about how they are a bit tired of being a part of a historic event.  These certainly are historic times, and I suppose we all are probably looking forward to getting back to some semblance ofContinue reading “Sunrise Service 4/12/2020”