Entries by Alyssa Tasto

Listening for Jesus

Sarah Young, in her daily refection book, uses the first-person pronoun as she opens a dialogue between Jesus and a reader. Today’s message was surely meant for me … and […]

Being Held

For the last 26 years, I’ve taught Hebrew Scriptures at Memphis Theological Seminary. I trade off with The Prophets, Wisdom Lit., The Pentateuch, Hebrew and Psalms depending on what is […]

Dad Had Friends

Dad had friends. Names like Bucky, Zeppy, Finky, Skippy, Tubby, Pinky, Deeder, Windy and Itchy Sam would surface now and again while he recalled stories to match each one. If […]

A Wise Elder • A Jalopy

A friend, a senior citizen, cited from a list of strategies to keep her well and functioning: compression socks, hearing aids, daily meds for various maladies, frequent dental procedures, X-rays […]

A Pyramid Scheme

“That’s a pyramid scheme!” said I after allowing some trusted friends to enter under our roof. The reply was something I’d never heard of before. “No, it’s Network Marketing,” they […]