Author Archives: Lorne Anderson
The Weeping Christ of Münstertal
I noticed this statue as we were leaving the grounds of St. Trudpert’s Cathedral in Münstertal for the walk back to Staufen. Somehow I missed it on the way in. Every child in Sunday School who has had to memorize Scripture can tell you that the shortest verse in the English-language Bible is “Jesus wept” […]
Scary Thought
Not to mention that back then many of us didn’t even own a cell phone. Need I say anything more?
No Shame Anymore
The feeling was one of sadness as I heard the news reports on Canada’s latest government scandal. “Not again,” I thought. “What about integrity is unclear?” Maybe it is all part of a government conspiracy to lower voters’ expectations. Make ethical breach after ethical breach. Apologize when you are caught, saying your actions were unintentional. […]
Changing Times, Changing Names
The Edmonton team in the Canadian Football League (CFL) is no longer called the Eskimos. So too in the USA the Washington Redskins are changing their name also. Social attitudes constantly shift. The Eskimos nickname was adopted 70 years ago, a tribute to the people of Canada’s north (who are now referred to as Inuit). […]
Unexpected Fruit
Sometimes you miss things that are right in front of you. Like lemons. We live in the warmest part of Germany, something I have been told many times. I do miss the Canadian winter, but there is something to be said for the assortment of fruits growing locally. I’ve mentioned them before: apples, pears, cherries, […]
The Past Repeats Itself
One of the problems with Donald Trump is that you never can be sure he means what he says or believes his own words. Can his most recent musings be taken seriously/ If you remember 2016, Trump suggested before the vote that if he lost the election it was because the results had been rigged. […]
What Is Valid Protest?
Black Lives Matter was in the news again on the weekend. Three protesters were arrested in Toronto for vandalizing statues. Their lawyer was outraged, saying Canadians are tired of this ongoing battle. She’s probably right – but the majority are probably more tired of the protesters. There seems little doubt as to guilt. The organization […]
Sunday Morning In Turkey
Did you ever have a day when nothing seemed to go right? Of course you did. It hasn’t quite been that bad for me today, but my computer has been less than cooperative, which means today’s post didn’t get finished. Instead I give you this post from February 2015. Enjoy your Sunday! Anything free when […]
An Eerie Prophecy
It can be a little freaky when life imitates art. It isn’t supposed to be that way. Everything you need to know about COVID-19 can be found in the 2011 film Contagion. Somehow I missed it nine years ago, despite an all-star ensemble cast. I guess I’m just not much of a moviegoer. Contagion tells the […]
Moving Day
When you carry all your worldly possessions on your back, the decision to move to a new location is an easy one. Or so I would think. Snails are not an uncommon sight where I live, but Wednesday was the first time this year I have seen one with its shell. I don’t know where […]
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