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The Rules are the Selur

Written by Ellen Morris Prewitt on March 6, 2014. Posted in General. 9 Comments on The Rules are the Selur

Does anyone else obsess over contest rules? I read and re-read and read yet again. I create a bullet point document with submission requirements. I check the FAQ in case there’s a question I haven’t thought of but others have and it’s really important. I mull over questions maybe the contest hasn’t thought of—everyone...

The End of Mardi Gras

Written by Ellen Morris Prewitt on March 4, 2014. Posted in General. No Comments on The End of Mardi Gras

So many people so interested in spreading joy in this world, trying to do whatever they can to add to our happiness quotient. Thank you for your enthusiasm. For it, the whole world rejoices.

do not rush

Written by Ellen Morris Prewitt on February 28, 2014. Posted in General. No Comments on do not rush

Love this poem from valeriu dg barbu – what it says about love, the makeup of our universe, and our role in it

Let’s Hear it for the Experienced

Written by Ellen Morris Prewitt on February 24, 2014. Posted in General. 4 Comments on Let’s Hear it for the Experienced

Listening to the anti-bullying speeches given by the COOL kids—high school juniors and seniors participating in the academic after-school program for those who will be the first in their family to attend college—I wondered about our everlasting tendency to deny those with first-hand experience a voice in solving our problems. The men and women...

Miracles wasted

Written by Ellen Morris Prewitt on February 23, 2014. Posted in General. No Comments on Miracles wasted

Thank you for such a lovely morning gift

Train of Thought

Written by Ellen Morris Prewitt on February 22, 2014. Posted in General. No Comments on Train of Thought

The train whistles in the distance. Slanting sunlight filters through the living room window—the train, which arrives and departs Memphis morning and night in the darkness, is late. Seated on the floor, I rub the dog’s belly and confide, “I love the train.” How I can love the instrument of my daddy’s death is beyond me....

What “Public” is Invited?

Written by Ellen Morris Prewitt on February 21, 2014. Posted in General. No Comments on What “Public” is Invited?

In planning your charity event do you ever consider if the buses run at the time and on the date of your event and thus those who do not own cars can attend?

The Morning of Hearts and Crosses

Written by Ellen Morris Prewitt on February 19, 2014. Posted in General. 6 Comments on The Morning of Hearts and Crosses

I groan and complain because it’s early in the morning and as my husband says, “You’ve never been a morning person.” I’ve decided, in fact, this is not my ministry. Opportunities to give back abound; it’s my choice how to respond. I’ll go one more time and then I’ll ease out. Let someone more suited...

The Non-Laity

Written by Ellen Morris Prewitt on February 14, 2014. Posted in General. 2 Comments on The Non-Laity

We were talking last night about our inward journey—what we are doing spiritually for ourselves—and I was describing a blog I had recently started following. “He’s a priest,” I said, “but—.” I stopped and laughed. I was about to say, “But I like what he has to say.” He’s a priest, but. Sometimes if I listen to myself, i can learn a lot about...

Love is not a Competitive Sport

Written by Ellen Morris Prewitt on February 14, 2014. Posted in General. 2 Comments on Love is not a Competitive Sport

He walks out the door to earn our daily bread, and somehow I’ve lost the pants he puts on every morning in the dark to walk the anxious dog. He stops to check our wine supply— it’s Valentine’s tonight— and I glance at the dry cleaning basket overflowing by the door, unkempt. He does so much for me I struggle to keep up. I know,...