revgrp's profile

View all favorite photos

Hometown

Watertown, NY

Places I've been

Lived in Rochester, NY, California, Montana. Have been to Europe, Hawaii, and this spring I traveled with a group to Israel and Jordan.

More about me

I am an ordained Presbyterian minister but am very ecumenical, having served in Methodist and UCC churches and worked with many others. I am more concerned with the spiritual path than denominational details, and have also studied other religions.  I enjoy Yoga and meditation.

I moved back to my hometown seven years ago to take care of my mother, who is now 87.  In order for her to stay in her home, she has to have someone living here with her.  My other siblings (I am the oldest of 6) all have jobs, families and other committments so I was the only one available to move in.  Now I do all the major caregiving - cooking, helping her dress, taking her to appointments etc. etc. One sister lives here in town and does help out.  Our brother also lives here and comes over to keep Mom company in the evenings (along with his two loveable, big shaggy dogs).

I thought I was retiring when I moved back here, but it did not take long for word to get out and I ended up filling pulpits in several of our small churches.  Now I am the "long term temporary supply" for a small Presbyterian Church.  So much for retirement!

 With full time caregiving and ministry, I don't have much time to play on the computer, so if you send me a message and get no answer, it is only because I don't get to check into eons as often as I would like.

I have a cat named Autumn Joy, aka AJ, and her picture is one of my favorites.  I will put some other things into my interests and activities section.

Activities

Gardening, reading, genealogy. yard sales, farmer's markets, making jams and jellies

Favorite Music

Classical, sacred, meditational/devotional, some eastern and Native American, easy listening

Favorite TV Shows

I don't watch much TV - am more book oriented, but Mom and I have a few favorites. She watches much more than I do! Jeopardy - Mom and I watch it together and see who can get the most answers! Antiques Road Show Live from Lincoln Center The History Channel programs Funniest Animals and other Animal Planet shows The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer

Favorite Books

I love books and have a library full, so it is hard to name favorites. I read mysteries for relaxation, seak out metaphysical titles and also enjoy history, especially that which comes up in my genealogical searches.

Favorite Places

Hawaii will always be one of my favorites, but I have enjoyed any place I have lived or traveled to. I would love to return to Switzerland someday, but have a number of places I have not yet visited-like Alaska and Scotland!

Favorite Animals

Cats and dogs top the list, but I love all animals, even those I can only watch on The Animal Planet!

More "About"