September 30, 2016
by Dr. R. Scott
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The ripeness of a plum. The juiciness of a grapefruit. The dessert that makes your heart sing. The perfectly roasted chicken (from Zuni Cafe in San Francisco). A baguette toasted in the morning with a little butter. Risotto. A piece … Continue reading
September 25, 2016
by Dr. R. Scott
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If you don’t know Los Angeles, then this might not mean much to you, but today is a big day for our city and Dodger fans in particular. Vin Sully, the longtime Dodger baseball announcer, will call his last game … Continue reading
September 23, 2016
by Dr. R. Scott
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How strange it is to live in a thriving city like Los Angeles, demanding, over-wrought with traffic and stress and busyness, and then to be startled by something profoundly personal, like a little message from the Universe / God / … Continue reading
September 20, 2016
by Dr. R. Scott
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I’ve been helping a family over the past few days. Two grown daughters lost their mother in a car accident last week. The more we’ve talked, the more it’s become clear that they are trying to move past how their … Continue reading
September 16, 2016
by Dr. R. Scott
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I’ve been immersing myself in the work of Thomas Merton this week. I’m leading a spiritual life retreat at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles on Merton tomorrow. And then on Sunday at 10 AM I’m leading our first Sunday … Continue reading
September 13, 2016
by Dr. R. Scott
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Thank you to Myrna Katz for her new sculpture that was installed in the Shatto Chapel of First Congregational Church of Los Angeles this past week. It is titled Heart Center. I love it. I think it will be a … Continue reading
September 2, 2016
by Dr. R. Scott
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Yes, I am alive. And most days I am well. It’s been so long since I shared a blog post. I’ve been on Sabbatical for the past three months from my work at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. Think … Continue reading