reading material.

a quote i like from what i have been reading:

''Creativity in all kinds , in art, in prayer, in justice-making, in human relationships, is born when people wrestle with angels, outside eden, on the border between heaven and earth, where they struggle to create a new form, a new song, a new template, a new ethic with all the disciplne and passion they can bring to bear. many of the old boundaries have shifted, and where they are now is risky, dangerous territory. we should expect to be wounded, as jacob was.''

kathy galloway, dreaming of eden: reflections on christianity and sexuality.

iona has a small printing press where they publish volumes from members of the community. perv on my reading, if you'd like: ''chasing the wild goose: the story of the iona community,'' ''journey,'' ''dreaming of eden,: reflections on christianity and secuality'' and ''yearning and bliss: meditations on authentic christian spirituality.''

... and of course, robert burns.

and there really isn't a better way to spend a day off than to sit on a bench overlooking the sea and sheep pastures with a cup of hot tea -- going from sleep to reading back to sleep, then journalling and re-filling your tea cup.