Meditations

The Assistant Spiritual Director Gets a Promotion

Drew Hardesty

28 Sep 2023 — 1 min read

Avalanche by day
Pisco Sour, Haiku by night.
Now Free like the wind (libre como el viento).

Jerry Roberts, Rōbert (pron: Rō’bear), aka The Reverend, aka The Assistant Spiritual Director, aka The Zen Redneck, was promoted to the ranks of eternal enlightenment on the first day of autumn. He'll spend his days counting clouds, picking wildflowers* and migrating with the butterflies. He is survived by his wife Lisa Issenberg and countless friends. Countless as in, more than you can count. I feel lucky to be one.

Jerry and I recorded a conversation last year. You can find it on iTunes here. I think you will love it.

- Rōbert

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