Goldfinch Grace

By Debra Basham, on May 29, 2026

A pair of goldfinches are active just outside my window on this early morning. I love early hours and beautiful bird songs that accompany their activity.

I look up the spiritual meaning and am informed by AI:

The goldfinch spiritually symbolizes unbridled joy, positive transformation, and divine grace. Because of its bright yellow […]

May 29, 2026 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Yellow Brick Road | Comments are closed

The Only True Hope

By Debra Basham, on December 22, 2021

When my eyes fill with wonder and my heart with love or joy, I do not betray my concerns for the world — I nourish my capacity to attend to them.

~ Kristi Nelson, 12-22-2021 Gratefulness.org

I confess to recently having looked into the mirror and noticing a drooping of my jowls, deep crevasses of […]

December 22, 2021 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Yellow Brick Road | Comments are closed

One

By Debra Basham, on March 16, 2020

Much of my life I have felt out-of-step with much of the world. Decades before smoking in public places was banned, I put up a “Thank You For Not Smoking” sign on my door. Some friends—even some family members—refused to come over.

The Way of the Wolf: The Gospel in New Images by Martin […]

March 16, 2020 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Yellow Brick Road | Comments are closed

Preparations

By Debra Basham, on December 18, 2017

I love order. Maybe I am not totally excessive compulsive about it, but I when I have been called a “neat freak” I have taken that as a compliment.

This week, as many others are busy with holiday preparations, I am preparing our tiny house for a big construction project that will begin right […]

December 18, 2017 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Yellow Brick Road | Comments are closed

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