Category Archives: faith

Choose Love

Posted on March 20, 2019 by barbaraweicksel

My 50th High School reunion is coming up next year.  The chatter around this has made me a bit nostalgic, but not so nostalgic that I can’t distance myself from what is a hazy memory, and what is, in fact, … Continue reading →

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Love One Another…

Posted on February 28, 2019 by barbaraweicksel

I was baptized in the United Methodist Church in our little town in south eastern Pennsylvania in 1950’s. I sang in every choir – children, youth, senior – I took the classes and became a member, I was married in … Continue reading →

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It’s not Religious Liberty – It’s Discrimination.

Posted on May 5, 2017 by barbaraweicksel

I’ve had to remind myself this week that I still live in the United States of America. I had to check and make sure the Constitution was still in place, and, for good measure, I checked to make sure the … Continue reading →

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Musings on a Saturday Morning

Posted on December 3, 2016 by barbaraweicksel

I’m tired, my friends. To my core – tired. I feel my Country sinking into a hole that I’m not sure we will ever be able to pull ourselves out of. I mean, how do you pull yourself out of … Continue reading →

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The Funeral On The Hill

Posted on June 5, 2016 by barbaraweicksel

Susan and I went to a funeral yesterday. It’s not something one looks forward to, but a sweet friend had lost her Father, and we wanted to be there to lend our support and love for our friend and her … Continue reading →

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The 2016 Presidential Election – Oy

Posted on April 4, 2016 by barbaraweicksel

And just how sick are you of this Presidential Election Cycle? I mean, it’s only March and I’ve unfollowed so many people on my Facebook page that all I get now is feed from Birds and Blooms Magazine, Ina Garten, … Continue reading →

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It’s Still About Pride

Posted on July 14, 2015 by barbaraweicksel

With marriage equality now supported by the highest court in our land; I’ve been asked that since we’ve won this one – will I finally just stop talking – will I finally stop shoving my “agenda” down the throat of … Continue reading →

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Organized Religion – Oy

Posted on June 11, 2015 by barbaraweicksel

For years now I’ve been writing about tolerance and kindness and how we just need to love one another. I’ve tried to stay focused on the end result which is love and justice and the freedom to simply be whoever … Continue reading →

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I’m Sorry

Posted on April 30, 2015 by barbaraweicksel

So, here I am – this baby booming, white woman wondering what it is I can say about the unrest in America that will not upset anyone on any level. Seems to me – no matter what I might say, … Continue reading →

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Things To Know Before We Die

Posted on April 22, 2015 by barbaraweicksel

I was roaming the aisles of our local Barnes and Noble yesterday afternoon and I came across this book by John Izzo titled: “The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die.” I pulled the book off the shelf and … Continue reading →

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