A tree is known by its fruit; a [person] by [their] deeds. A good deed is never lost; she who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love. ~Saint Basil Is anyone else amazed at how quickly the days have been passing? Our family has been here in Cheyenne and with the church for …

It took a lot of blood, sweat and tears to get to where we are today, but we have just begun. Today we begin in earnest the work of making sure that the world we leave our children is just a little bit better than the one we inhabit today. – Barack Obama This month, …

“The greatest truths are wronged if not linked with beauty; and they win their way most surely and deeply into the soul when arrayed in this their natural and fit attire.” ~William Ellery Channing (Unitarian, minister) As I write this, it is the Monday just following what is called, in our UU parlance, “Start Up weekend.” …

“Love is a canvas furnished by nature and embroidered by imagination.” ~Voltaire Rob, Ani and I have been here almost a month now – and I’ve been at the church for a week and a half. Already, it’s been a busy time, with many people experiencing the full round of life: babies born, illnesses faced, surgeries …