Thursday in the First Week of Lent

"A generous person will be enriched, and one who gives water will get water." - Proverbs 11:25

(If you’re wondering why these daily offerings are accompanied by photos of waves, it’s because of an old surfing adage: You learn something from every wave. We like to think we learn something from every day of Lent, too.)

Ah, the things that come to mind at 5 in the morning.

I was in Key West at some bar [put away your shocked face] when three French …