What Religion Is My Dog?
It was time to take the dog for a walk. As soon as I stepped outside, I heard the neighborhood owl hooting. Our yard is alive with critters. We have many moles. We often see deer in the yard and they leave their evidence all over the yard. Then there are the birds. So, many birds call our backyard and the surrounding area home. I like to walk the dog. I often find it is a time to think about the day, pray, or just think. I had a lot churning around in my heart and mind today. I was thinking about the odd and alarming Facebook conversation I generated today. Today is the first day of Lent. Today is Ash Wednesday. Being rather new to liturgical calendars and worship, I still come to these days with a lot of thought, prayer, and seriousness. Perhaps that is the only way to approach a holy season of fasting, penance, reflection, and service. I chose not to give up something but to add instead. I decided ...