by Sallie Bachar | Feb 14, 2020 | Reflections
In October I went on a tour of the “thin places” in Ireland. I’ve heard the term “thin places” before but never actually understood what they are. Generally speaking, in Celtic spirituality, a thin place is where the veil between heaven and earth is lifted. It is a...
by Sallie Bachar | Dec 13, 2019 | Reflections
We are a small group of women who made a commitment to one another to journey together through the first three weeks of Advent, taking time out of our busy schedules and over-crowded calendars to find a sense of peace and meaning together. We responded to a call to...
by Sallie Bachar | Oct 3, 2019 | Reflections
This past summer a family of robins made their home on an outside speaker on my deck. I tried dissuading the birds from building their nest on such a precarious spot but they were determined, and I didn’t have the heart to tear the nest down. For weeks I watched...
by Sallie Bachar | Jul 11, 2019 | Reflections
At the beginning of this beautiful summer day I want to hold the morning close, like a little child with all its freshness and sweetness, before the world encroaches to steal away its precious innocence. I want to shelter and protect the birds, the apple trees, the...
