Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Way

As a visitor to Sacramento, I’ve met some wonderful folks, but today set out on my own to see a movie all by myself.

I just saw a film that I loved, called The Way. Emilio Estevez directs and acts with his father, Martin Sheen, in a touching film about a physical and spiritual journey. I saw an interview of the two of them that made me want to see this, and it was worth the trip. Loss is inevitable – a natural part of life. Sometimes loss can make room in your heart for new gifts.

Jazz church in Sacramento

My dad played in a jazz band while I was growing up, so we spent many weekend afternoons at “jam sessions”.  I felt right at home when I visited a church in Sacramento today that had a jazz band instead of an organ. 


Cool.


At lunch after the service an older woman ahead of me introduced herself. 

I asked, “Have you attended here a long time?”  
“Oh, I used to attend here, but now I just come back for the luncheon each month to see all my friends.”
“Did you move?”
“Just churches – I like a more reverent service, not all those horns!”  


I had to laugh to myself. 
Hmmm… Trumpets?


But being new in town, I was grateful just to be there, and was sure she was as comfortable with her preferences as I am with mine. All I could say was…


“Would you look at that pie!”