“Further On”…

March 11, 2026

I don’t usually do movie reviews, and I’m not a big Bill Murray fan–but this one, “St Vincent” (2014, rated PG) is so good that I’ve watched it repeatedly.  Why?  Because the actor who plays “Oliver” (an “old soul”)–his debut role–absolutely carries, and makes this film fabulous.

Bill plays the curmudgeon, “Vin”, extremely well–so the contrast between Vin and young Oliver is striking, to say the least.  The movie is rough around the edges…but if you stay with it till the end, it’s sure to melt your heart because there’s a message for all of us in it. 

“Saints are human beings”–perhaps when we show respect and love to humans who are unlikeable, we’ll have a positive impact on them…and thus they may become saints, after a fashion.

There’s the gamut of emotions on display in this film–and the music is familiar to most of us.  I particularly like the song, “Further On” (which was new to me)–so I offer it here with scenes from the film, and also the radio/lyric version in case you’re interested.  Hope you enjoy!

~ Cale

St. Vincent is a 2014 American comedy drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Theodore Melfi.[4] The film stars Bill Murray as the title character and it features Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts, Chris O’Dowd, Terrence Howard, and Jaeden Lieberher in his film debut.

 

Grief

March 10, 2026

Grief is for the strong, who use it as fuel for burning.

Lauren Groff, “Fates and Furies”

Lauren Groff is an American novelist and short story writer. She has written five novels and two short story collections, including Delicate Edible Birds, Fates and Furies, Matrix, The Vaster Wilds, and Brawler. She was named one of the 100 most influential people by TIME in 2024. Wikipedia

“The Weight of Water”*

March 9, 2026

Sometimes I think that if it were possible to tell a story often enough to make the hurt ease up, to make the words slide down my arms and away from me like water, I would tell that story a thousand times.

Anita Shreve, from her book–*The Weight of Water

Of all the fiction I’ve read in over 60 years, this line is so personal that I wish I’d writen it. ~ Cale

Music Manna

March 8, 2026

One of my first posts on this blog was about Jabez, and his prayer to God.  Well, I just watched a short documentary which fired me up again–so excited because it’s a powerful prayer.  I figured there had to be a song on YouTube about the Jabez prayer, so here’s the one I chose for y’all this Lord’s Day.  Enjoy–and Be Blessed!!

~ Cale

Jabez was more honorable than his brothers; but his mother named him Jabez, saying, “Because I gave birth to him in pain.” Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that You would indeed bless me and enlarge my border [property], and that Your hand would be with me, and You would keep me from evil so that it does not hurt me!” And God granted his request.

1st Chronicles 4:9-10 Amplified Bible

Relationship Advice 😊

March 8, 2026

I found 2 quotes in my treasure box by Leo Buscaglia, from his book, Loving Each Other ~

Don’t lose touch with the craziness in you.  This, with a large dose of caring, will assure that your relationship will never be boring.

If you take time to talk together each day you’ll never become strangers.

Felice Leonardo Buscaglia, also known as “Dr. Love”, was an American author, motivational speaker, and a professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Southern California. Wikipedia

News Bulletin: Birchwick Cliff

March 7, 2026

I’m setting up a 2nd site connected to this blog.  No obligation for anyone to read, etc–but it will be where I post excerpts from “Richard’s” book about Birchwick Cliff.

That way, I can offer interested readers more background information–without burdening the 6-Sentence Story posts!

Hopefully, the introduction will be posted tomorrow, or early next week.  If the link works properly you’ll find it at https://birchwickcliff.wordpress.com/

~ Cale

Gentle Rain

March 7, 2026

Sovereign’s steady hand

pours gentle rain of blessing

tastes like coming spring

though chilly gray it’s welcome

singing prayers of gratitude

~ Cale