A Green Thread

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Music: Psalms 42

As a deer panteth for the water so my soul longer after Thee, You alone are my heat's desire and I long to worship Thee. I've heard this song, even read Psalms 42, but it meant so much more today. We have been going to Colorado Community Church and enjoying it so much. It is a church that really understands worship. Enjoy!

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Music: From 1981

1981 was a good year. I married the love of my life. I also really liked Steely Dan, still do. This was in the top 100 of 1981. Enjoy!

Monday, September 4, 2017

Music: Reminiscing

Isn't reminiscing what music helps us do? Then it's only appropriate that this song from the 70s would be a good one. It was during college, I had lived through a sad break-up and I was so grateful to have my sister close. She was there for me. That being said a lot of these 70s songs remind me of time spent with my Jetta. Still miss her so much.

Enjoy this flash back.

Sunday, September 3, 2017

Music: Bill Charlap

This time of year I love this old tune. It's beginning to look like autumn here in Colorado. Cool nights and the turning leaves have already begun. Enjoy a beautiful rendition of Autumn in New York.

Saturday, September 2, 2017

Music: Peaceful

Bill Evans, one of the best jazz pianists. I have a wonderful Pandora station that is my go to station. It happens to be Bill Mays Trio which is the basic jazz trio. But I love them. Bill Evans my be considered more famous and I love both. This is a jazz standard and is well known. My Foolish Heart. Enjoy.

Friday, September 1, 2017

Music: You Don't Know

Yes, two posts in one day. This one was for yesterday. Sorry, out of order! You won't recognize this artist. It's a young Marvin Gaye singing jazz. Enjoy! It is a rarity.

Music: Feel Good Music

This music always makes me feel good. Of course it's "my" kind of music. So if you love r&b especially from the 70s you will love this tune. Isley Brothers, great musicians! They are very soulful, have some funk when needed, and one of the best guitarists rating right up there with Jimi Hendrix. They actually were instrumental in discovering Jimi Hendrix. Enjoy!

Why a Green Thread?

Some 40 years ago, or more, there arose a dispute between my sister and my brother-in-law over a certain piece of fabric. Was it gray, or was it green? I don't remember who argued which way, but in the end, my peacemaking sister pointed to the cloth and explained, "Look--it has a green thread in it!"

From then on, we were finding "a green thread" in every piece of fabric we saw. It had become a family joke.

As time went on, and the concept of going green came along, it occurred to me that our family had been green all along, recycling, repurposing, reusing all we could, more out of necessity than social conscience. So today I see that there is a metaphorical green thread running through our family.

It goes beyond using what you have, which we do. It's more than just finding pleasure in making old things new. It's making sure everything in your home has a purpose. You see, holding on to something you no longer need is wastefulness. So it's really about respecting God's provision. And look for a green thread in everything.