sparrow

  • 12 Days of Comfort and Joy

    “Oh, tidings of comfort and joy,” announces the chorus of an ancient English Christmas carol, “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.” Musical legends tell us that nightwatchmen intoned this song as they strolled the streets of London. The first printed version of the song appeared in 1760, though it was likely used long before that. The…

  • Not a Sparrow Falls

    When we were building our current home in the country, a small bird flew in the open front door. My husband tried to wave it out through the open back door, but instead the creature beelined for a newly installed window. Which was not open. You can guess how this story ends. Except it’s not…