Tag Archives: Psalm 118:5

. . . confined . . . but free . . .

Posted on March 25, 2020 by oct17

There is a scene in the film Count of Monte Cristo that triggers fear in me . . . even now . It has been years since I saw the movie. I remember the close confines of the dungeon’s rock … Continue reading →

Posted in early morning thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

. . . caught . . .

Posted on November 9, 2018 by oct17

A recent garden guest has been quiet, unassuming— not disruptive in any way.  For weeks. In fact, we hardly knew she was around.  But there she was! Near the entrance of the front door.  Lurking, plotting to catch other visitors … Continue reading →

Posted in early morning thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

. . .i see you. . .

Posted on June 6, 2017 by oct17

The eyes were blank, staring straight ahead at nothing.  No movement. Almost like a statute.  I tried talking. No response.  What is going on? Are they blind? I became angry as I walked to the other four cages; the picture … Continue reading →

Posted in early morning thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments