By M. Charlotte Oliver I’ve found in the present days, tasks presented to me, are those I must complete by certain deadlines, in addition to those that are continuous and never ending. The dust accumulating on my nightstand, the inside of the microwave, which gets a splatter or two, no matter how precise I place … Continue reading Completion before Amelioration
by: M. Charlotte Oliver January 6th, 2021 A few days ago, I received the news that within the next eight weeks I could possibly be finished with studies related to academia. Of course, this does not mean I do not have other classes in the works. One specifically, is learning how to effectively use a … Continue reading Focus is Power
At the time of writing this short note, in two days the New Year, 2021, will be here. The collard greens I grew this summer will be removed from the freezer on New Year’s Eve, and seasoned with great enthusiasm. The black- eyed peas will be soaked soon for Hoppin’ John, without the bacon, since … Continue reading Pleasant Transition
Last week I was given a great task, to pick up my son-in-law from the Denver airport. On December 18th, 2020, he graduated with high honors from his training for the United States Navy. At first, I questioned why I had to do this, because my schedule is full these days, and I still have … Continue reading Balthasar, Casper, & Melchoir
When I meditate on the birth of Christ, so much come to mind. But even in these illuminated thoughts, my heart is still. What also comes to mind are questions focused on what Christmas means to the people who live in decorated houses of the season. The people who do not believe in Christ’s birth, … Continue reading Souls of Christmas
The story of Mary, the mother of Jesus is intriguing to many. Some are focused with much fascination, on a young girl who birth the Savior of the world. She gave birth with no physical intimacy, known of normalcy as the common way to bring children into the world. I say this fascination in itself, … Continue reading How Can This Be?
Today marks the second day of 31 days as we move closer to year’s end. I do not intend to harp on what a challenging, heartbreaking, and trying year this has been, because I know, it has also been motivating to me. Motivating in the sense that I appreciate so much of what drives me. … Continue reading Redemptive Tenderness
For the last few weeks, it’s been nice to sit back, watch, consider, and discern on all things in my life. The moments, people, and things common and familiar to me. It has also been liberating to know, my uniqueness is cherished and less exhausting than some of what I have witnessed. Age is such … Continue reading Quietly Home
Writing projects are plentiful these days. The aftermath of thought on paper is felt every morning when I wake up. My hands are stiff, and every finger hurt. Stretching and massaging them each morning helps me through another day. Until the next… Last evening, in closing my day, I sat down with a final cup … Continue reading Candlelight of Hope
I’ve recently and continue to spend a great deal of time reading books of the old, specifically those written by the oppressed. Those who were bombarded with adversity of all kinds…from the color of their skin, shape of their lips, texture of their hair, and speech. Those who were called names and treated as though … Continue reading Good Deeds