I recently retired as director of adult faith development programs for my church in Osprey, Florida, where I led programs related to the intersection of science and faith, ecological justice, feminist spirituality, and liberation theology, as well as, contemplative photography and book club. I also led women’s retreats.
Now, I am trying to wait patiently in this time of quiet and isolation to see what surprises God has next in store!
My prior university teaching began in teacher education, then, continued in engineering education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. From 2000 to 2019, I consulted with universities in more than 25 countries, concentrating on universities in Latin America. I gave workshops on curriculum design, the improvement of teaching and learning, and assessment and evaluation.
I love teaching, travel, photography, and books. Writing, for me, is difficult and less enjoyable. Writing Reflections from My Lanai lets me share all my loves with you, and forces me to be disciplined about writing. By the way, now that I live in Florida, the “back porch” is now a lanai!
Yet another adventure! WONDER WOMAN.You know that I love your work i.e.
what you SEE and share. I will be looking forward to the blog😀
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Meg, thank you for your comment. Couldn’t do this without supportive friends like you. I think my next post will be about my “being out of my comfort zone!”
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That will be a BIG LEAP for you Doris…share yourself (that which we all love),
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Hi Dear: Love your blog, I’m looking forward to you adventures.
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Good to hear from you, Scott. Thanks for looking at this site.
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Doris, I love your blog. I am So looking forward to being part of the book club. Thank you for all.
Ann
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Ann, welcome to the blog. Thank you for your kind and encouraging words last evening.
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You are going to have a book group? Can you at least share what you are reading ? Love your reflection on the Thunder Storm.
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Meg, I will email you the list from which we will choose. We will start with “The Canterbury Sisters” by Kim Wright for the first meeting in September.
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Dear Doris, enjoyed your reflections very much… a lot to think and pray about! Thanks for sharing and for daring!
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Joyce, thank you for the encouragement!
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Doris: You never fail to amaze me. Your blog is awesome and has become a part of my daily readings and prayer time. I also want to be a part of your upcoming book club.
Have you read Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers yet. Just finished it.
We need to make lunch pland for the beginning of August. I have some things to share.
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Joan, thank you for your kind words and ever-present encouragement. I am happy if this blog will help us to stay in touch with each other. I’ll email the book club information to you.
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Thank you for the lovely electronic card. May the season be full of comfort and joy!
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Thank you, Peter, for visiting my blog. I hope we can continue to connect — at least electronically.
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Hi Doris! You are SUCH a talented and wonderful woman. I’m so grateful our lives crossed paths. Thank you for sharing of yourself. Kathy
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Doris, believe it or not, I do not think I ever looked at this page and your photo! I’m glad I did today!
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Fran, thanks for leaving a comment on this page. It reminds me that I have to update it. On May 26, I retired for the second time: I am no longer leading programs in adult faith enrichment at my church. I’m trying to wait patiently in this liminal space until I discern what surprises God has in store!
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