I'm learning to appreciate poetry more and more. I was big into the emotions and lyrics of music—of all kinds—up until I had kids.... and then a lot of my spare time went into reading when I could (instead of, you know, keeping up with all kinds of music he he). So poetry has been bringing back one of my favorite parts of music, the poetry of it. (Yes, I was the girl posting song lyrics on my MySpace and Instagram.) There's just so much of it, and I want to become acquainted with it..... online but also compilations in books!
This is interesting to me because I’ve never been into music, really, but I’ve always been taken with words! I’d like to read more poetry but I find that I can’t read it when I’m rushing, which feels like something that happens often lately… so I have to decide to sit down and go slow. I’m comforted by the fact that the daily office always contains the poetry of the psalms :)
Wonderful list. Though I am not a woman, I have also found audiobooks to be the best (only?) way for me to read consistently in my season of life. They’re a game-changer. Also, thank you for reading Parish Manifesto. Glad you found it worth sharing.
Thank you for Parish Manifesto. Praying more people would think in similar ways. The burden is heavy on those serving the church when there is no understanding of these concepts.
Oh, but one point of disagreement. You said: “Perhaps our churches do not need literal steeples, bells, stained glass windows, and graveyards.”
Ha! I probably agree with you, but I’m trying to be diplomatic. :) In all seriousness, thank you for saying this. I believe the change is (slowly) coming.
The Beautiful One Midwifery gals are just the absolute best, aren’t they? That convo was SO interesting for me as someone who has long been homebirth-curious. And FWIW, I’ve only ever birthed in hospitals, too (sometimes with midwives, sometimes not). Best ever experience was within an in-hospital birth center fully staffed by midwives, however.
I wish I could do audiobooks! The only time I do are on our marathon trips to Scotland when my husband puts Harry Potter on, which I enjoy greatly, but only because I’m trapped and listening is better than reading in a car.
Interested to read the link about thinking theologically about fertility…I think there’s something to it!
I'm not sure... I don't think so? But if you go to Caitlin's profile/page linked there, she has a whole archive of posts. Which, I think she more or less covers in the podcast episodes in different form.
I've been reading her for about a year now, and decided to go through the podcast sequentially, alongside Natural Womanhood. I appreciate that she has both practical training and an MDiv. :)
Glad you enjoyed it. I have been following Mere Orthodoxy for years, but somehow came across Ross on here a few weeks ago, and noticed he had reshared it. So.... all in good timing!
Well now I’m blushing!
Thanks for sharing and for another amazing round up- looking forward especially to sitting with a few of these poems.
I'm learning to appreciate poetry more and more. I was big into the emotions and lyrics of music—of all kinds—up until I had kids.... and then a lot of my spare time went into reading when I could (instead of, you know, keeping up with all kinds of music he he). So poetry has been bringing back one of my favorite parts of music, the poetry of it. (Yes, I was the girl posting song lyrics on my MySpace and Instagram.) There's just so much of it, and I want to become acquainted with it..... online but also compilations in books!
This is interesting to me because I’ve never been into music, really, but I’ve always been taken with words! I’d like to read more poetry but I find that I can’t read it when I’m rushing, which feels like something that happens often lately… so I have to decide to sit down and go slow. I’m comforted by the fact that the daily office always contains the poetry of the psalms :)
Wonderful list. Though I am not a woman, I have also found audiobooks to be the best (only?) way for me to read consistently in my season of life. They’re a game-changer. Also, thank you for reading Parish Manifesto. Glad you found it worth sharing.
Thank you for Parish Manifesto. Praying more people would think in similar ways. The burden is heavy on those serving the church when there is no understanding of these concepts.
Oh, but one point of disagreement. You said: “Perhaps our churches do not need literal steeples, bells, stained glass windows, and graveyards.”
All of the above - totally necessary! :)
Ha! I probably agree with you, but I’m trying to be diplomatic. :) In all seriousness, thank you for saying this. I believe the change is (slowly) coming.
The Beautiful One Midwifery gals are just the absolute best, aren’t they? That convo was SO interesting for me as someone who has long been homebirth-curious. And FWIW, I’ve only ever birthed in hospitals, too (sometimes with midwives, sometimes not). Best ever experience was within an in-hospital birth center fully staffed by midwives, however.
Wow - We need more of that last option!! Very very cool.
Agreed! When we moved away from that area, I told my husband one of the saddest things for me was knowing I’d never get to have another baby there.
I wish I could do audiobooks! The only time I do are on our marathon trips to Scotland when my husband puts Harry Potter on, which I enjoy greatly, but only because I’m trapped and listening is better than reading in a car.
Interested to read the link about thinking theologically about fertility…I think there’s something to it!
Although it’s a podcast! 🙈 Are there transcripts!? 😅
I'm not sure... I don't think so? But if you go to Caitlin's profile/page linked there, she has a whole archive of posts. Which, I think she more or less covers in the podcast episodes in different form.
I've been reading her for about a year now, and decided to go through the podcast sequentially, alongside Natural Womanhood. I appreciate that she has both practical training and an MDiv. :)
You picked up Fidelity again! I really enjoyed your review on Goodreads. I agree that the ending of A Jonquil for Mary Penn is so tender and sweet.
And Byrd’s piece — I saw the publication date. But I really needed it today. Thank you for this collection, Haley. I appreciate it.
Glad you enjoyed it. I have been following Mere Orthodoxy for years, but somehow came across Ross on here a few weeks ago, and noticed he had reshared it. So.... all in good timing!
I can't believe it's Week 2 already!! Thanks for another great round-up, Haley.
Well I'm glad for you sticking around. :) I'm looking forward to whenever your book labor of love is out in the world. You know I'll be sharing here.
Thank so much, Haley! Hoping to have a launch date to share soon!
You may have convinced me to buy a Book of Common Prayer for myself, haha! That Daily Office piece was both encouraging and convicting.
Precisely. We need all the help in these formative disciplines we can get.