Coming of Age

So many rites of passage for Wynham this weekend! Today was his Confirmation at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, with the amazing Bishop Steven Charleston presiding. Even more pomp and circumstance than yesterday, and the clouds parted just for the occasion (photo slideshow here). All this "growing up" stuff knocked Wynham out: he was asleep in his bed three minutes after we got home this afternoon...

State of Grace

Over the weekend I spent several hours in the basement of Grace Cathedral attending various meetings with other members of our diocese. As you might imagine, it's a space with little personality and unbelievably uncomfortable chairs (most likely designed to keep people awake). During one brief break I decided to sneak off, clambering up the dark narrow stairs leading to the sanctuary. As I passed through the door at the top, I had an "Alice In Wonderland" sensation, the feeling that I was caught in a kaleidoscope. High. Light. It was the highlight of my day...