Evening Prayer

For the darkness of the night enveloping the earth, enclosing the day's labour, thanks be to you, O God. For the quiet that surrounds me and your promise of peace deep within me; for the stillness of sleep for my body and the hope of healing for my soul, thanks be to you. I bring not only my own wearienss but the tiredness of people who struggle this night. I bring not only my own pain, but the sufferings of those who cry out. Hear my soul's prayers for rest, O God, hear my heart's plea for healing. Recall the events of the day and pray for the life of the world. -- Celtic Benediction

Sunday Morning Prayer

I watch this morning for the light that the darkness has not overcome. I watch for the fire that was in the beginning and that burns still in the brilliance of the rising sun. I watch for the glow of life that gleams in the growing earth and glistens in sea and sky. I watch for your light, O God, in the eyes of every living creature and in the ever-living flame of my own soul. If the grace of seeing were mine this day, I would gimpse you in all that lives. Grant me the grace of seeing this day. Grant me the grace of seeing. --- from Celtic Benediction by J. Philip Newell

Sunrise Prayer

"I watch this morning for the light that the darkness has not overcome. I watch for the fire that was in the beginning and that burns still in the brilliance of the rising sun. I watch for the glow of life that gleams in the growing earth and glistens in sea and sky. I watch for your light, O God, in the eyes of every living creature and in the ever-living flame of my own soul. If the grace of seeing were mine this day I would glimpse you in all that lives. Grant me the grace of seeing this day. Grant me the grace of seeing." From Celtic Benediction by J. Philip Newell

Chihuly

I've been a fan of glass for many years. I love its translucence, its mystery, and having worked with it in a kiln, its unpredictability. Although I've mostly done fused or slumped glass and only tried glassblowing once, I am big fan of masters like the glassblowers on Chihuly's team. My husband and I were blessed enough to get a "backstage tour" of his home and studio thanks to my nephew's sister who worked for him.

Not a bad idea. Skates would work too, as would simply walking.