Welcome, family, friends, everyone--
Thank you for visiting this site.
We've heard from each other a lot since September 11. You'll recognize my title from the '70s song, and my URL from Psalm 91: "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." In that secret place of mind and spirit, peace is found, kept, furthered.The purpose of this site is to collect some of these materials according to trends emerging, to explore ways to help one another to enter and remain in that secret place of peace, whatever that may be for each of us individually.
After all, we sent out news, first-hand reports and experiences, insights and ideas, solace and comfort as that unbelievable week unfolded. We've forwarded e-mail 'round the clock. We've wept and fulminated, pounded fists and prayed. We've quoted our great literature and created some of our own. We've surfed the Net even as we've been glued to the TV. We've reached out to strangers and cherished close ones all the more. We've learned something of our vulnerability and fragility even as we've found new strength and hope--in our respective countries, in each other, in God, in words and the Word.
This web site is the outcome. It will change frequently and never be carved in marble, though it will contain many monuments. It isn't indexed with the search engines outside of what Freeservers may do, so it's truly a 'secret place,' at least for now.
You who are first reading this will be largely from two communities: literature and faith--and often both. You all have plenty to say, and I invite you to discuss what you mightn't be able to within the parameters of topical listservs. Bear with the guest book for a few days, I've narrowed the search for a more flexible forum and will make a decision shortly!
Come often and stay late, and bring your friends! Send me articles and photos you'd like me to put here--especially the photos!
Thank you for visiting my site.
With love,
Nancy Charlton
Acknowledgements
My thanks to everyone I've quoted and to everyone who visits my site. The following, my "beta" viewers, have given me valued feedback and advice: Kathleen Buchanan, Mike Jensen, Spencer Darling, Richard Edwards, Jan Hall, Valerie Elliott, Leah Eselgroth.
These folks have sent me material or have permitted me to quote them or link to their sites: Stuart Manger, Karen Peterson-Kranz, Ruth Ann Wilson, Nancy Fischer, Skylar Switzer-Kohler, Jim Rovira, Ted Rossiter, Duncan Charters, Meg Powers Livingston, Rush Kidder, Cynthia Sampson, David Tver.
There'll be more I'm sure as construction proceeds. Thanks to all.
