Richard L. Floyd 💙🇺🇦
@rfloyd7.bsky.social
Aphorist. Theologian. Author. Reader. Writer. Reviewer. Baritone. Home cook and foodie. Photographer. Berkshires. Birds. Pastor Emeritus. Blogs at richardlfloyd.com.
The Tamaracks (Eastern Larch) are close to peak on our marsh. Soon they will drop their needles for the Winter, until they grow back green in the Spring. #theberkshires
November 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The Tamaracks (Eastern Larch) are close to peak on our marsh. Soon they will drop their needles for the Winter, until they grow back green in the Spring. #theberkshires
The Williams River at West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. #theberkshires
October 19, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The Williams River at West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. #theberkshires
Goodnight all. A good day for democracy, but our dissent and peaceful protest is not a quick sprint, but a long marathon. Prayers each night for the vulnerable and broken among us. The Big Lie is a lie. The Lord bless you and keep you!
October 19, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Goodnight all. A good day for democracy, but our dissent and peaceful protest is not a quick sprint, but a long marathon. Prayers each night for the vulnerable and broken among us. The Big Lie is a lie. The Lord bless you and keep you!
We had a big peaceful “No Kings” protest on the Common in Pittsfield, Massachusetts this afternoon. #theberkkshires
October 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
We had a big peaceful “No Kings” protest on the Common in Pittsfield, Massachusetts this afternoon. #theberkkshires
Goodnight all. Our marsh has taken on its Autumnal colors. Late September is a liminal time, a time to take stock. If our democracy is to endure we must resist this autocracy, this shameful imperial presidency. No! Not today! The Big Lie is a lie. The Lord bless you and keep you!
September 27, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Goodnight all. Our marsh has taken on its Autumnal colors. Late September is a liminal time, a time to take stock. If our democracy is to endure we must resist this autocracy, this shameful imperial presidency. No! Not today! The Big Lie is a lie. The Lord bless you and keep you!
Goodnight all. I give thanks for my congregation that blessed me on the 50th anniversary of my ordination on Sunday. It was a high & holy day for me. I'm grateful for my mentors, guides, colleagues & friends who have supported, challenged & loved me. The Lord bless you & keep you!
September 24, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Goodnight all. I give thanks for my congregation that blessed me on the 50th anniversary of my ordination on Sunday. It was a high & holy day for me. I'm grateful for my mentors, guides, colleagues & friends who have supported, challenged & loved me. The Lord bless you & keep you!
Shanah Tovah (שנה טובה) to all my friends who observe and celebrate!
September 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Shanah Tovah (שנה טובה) to all my friends who observe and celebrate!
Goodnight. It was a good summer, but it went too fast, like life. “We tend our garden, we set the sun.” We went to Portugal with our family. We are grateful for our blessings. Prayers for decency & democracy. Prayers for Ukraine, Gaza & Sudan. The Big Lie is a Big Lie. The Lord bless you & keep you!
September 23, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Goodnight. It was a good summer, but it went too fast, like life. “We tend our garden, we set the sun.” We went to Portugal with our family. We are grateful for our blessings. Prayers for decency & democracy. Prayers for Ukraine, Gaza & Sudan. The Big Lie is a Big Lie. The Lord bless you & keep you!
Tomorrow is the fiftieth anniversary of my ordination to the Christian Ministry. Our church, The First Congregational Church UCC of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, will be celebrating it in worship at 10:00 tomorrow. If you're in the neighborhood you'd be most welcome to come!
September 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Tomorrow is the fiftieth anniversary of my ordination to the Christian Ministry. Our church, The First Congregational Church UCC of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, will be celebrating it in worship at 10:00 tomorrow. If you're in the neighborhood you'd be most welcome to come!
Goodnight all. I hope you had a good day. We had another glorious September day here in the Berkshires. We pray tonight for decency & democracy, for the rule of law. January 6 was an Insurrection. Public courage is contagious. The Big Lie is a lie. The Lord bless you & keep you!
September 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Goodnight all. I hope you had a good day. We had another glorious September day here in the Berkshires. We pray tonight for decency & democracy, for the rule of law. January 6 was an Insurrection. Public courage is contagious. The Big Lie is a lie. The Lord bless you & keep you!
Goodnight all. “The heavens are telling the glory of God.” Our prayers tonight go out to Gaza, Sudan and all the broken places. We pray for decency, democracy, transparency, and the rule of law. Hope is resistance! Public courage is contagious. The Big Lie is a lie. The Lord bless you and keep you!
September 17, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Goodnight all. “The heavens are telling the glory of God.” Our prayers tonight go out to Gaza, Sudan and all the broken places. We pray for decency, democracy, transparency, and the rule of law. Hope is resistance! Public courage is contagious. The Big Lie is a lie. The Lord bless you and keep you!
Goodnight all. We love these September days. We pray for decency and democracy. We pray for kindness and empathy. We pray for the truth: the Big Lie is a lie. Tax the rich. The Lord bless you and keep you!
#theberkshires
#theberkshires
September 16, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Goodnight all. We love these September days. We pray for decency and democracy. We pray for kindness and empathy. We pray for the truth: the Big Lie is a lie. Tax the rich. The Lord bless you and keep you!
#theberkshires
#theberkshires
Goodnight all. It felt like Fall today at the lake. My nightly prayer is for the broken places and forgotten people. The Big Lie is a lie. The Lord bless you and keep you!
September 9, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Goodnight all. It felt like Fall today at the lake. My nightly prayer is for the broken places and forgotten people. The Big Lie is a lie. The Lord bless you and keep you!
Goodnight all. We’re home from a great time with our family in PA. And look at the Berkshire gloaming that welcomes us home! Prayers all around. Public courage is contagious. The Big Lie is a lie. Tax the rich. The Lord bless you and keep you!
September 2, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Goodnight all. We’re home from a great time with our family in PA. And look at the Berkshire gloaming that welcomes us home! Prayers all around. Public courage is contagious. The Big Lie is a lie. Tax the rich. The Lord bless you and keep you!
Goodnight all. Another beautiful sunset and gloaming tonight. Prayers for all the broken places and forgotten people: Ukraine, Sudan, Gaza. Prayers for democracy. The Big Lie is a lie. Tax the rich. The Lord bless you and keep you!
August 15, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Goodnight all. Another beautiful sunset and gloaming tonight. Prayers for all the broken places and forgotten people: Ukraine, Sudan, Gaza. Prayers for democracy. The Big Lie is a lie. Tax the rich. The Lord bless you and keep you!
If you're looking for a place to worship in the Berkshires tomorrow, I am leading worship and preaching at The First Congregational Church of Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
June 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
If you're looking for a place to worship in the Berkshires tomorrow, I am leading worship and preaching at The First Congregational Church of Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
It was a thrill to sing Hayden, Beethoven and Mozart last Sunday with Berkshire Lyric Chorus at Tanglewood's Ozawa Hall. The one's in red in front are our Lyric children's choir dressed as Mozart!
June 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
It was a thrill to sing Hayden, Beethoven and Mozart last Sunday with Berkshire Lyric Chorus at Tanglewood's Ozawa Hall. The one's in red in front are our Lyric children's choir dressed as Mozart!
Our big Masterworks Concert is Sunday at 3 at Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood, Lenox, MA. If you are in or near the Berkshires, don't miss it!
May 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Our big Masterworks Concert is Sunday at 3 at Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood, Lenox, MA. If you are in or near the Berkshires, don't miss it!
That would be me!
May 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
That would be me!
Greek Chicken and Cauliflower Stew with Feta. It’s what’s for dinner!
May 15, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Greek Chicken and Cauliflower Stew with Feta. It’s what’s for dinner!
Fried Fresh Caught Blue Catfish with Onion Rings and Asparagus. It’s what’s for dinner!
May 13, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Fried Fresh Caught Blue Catfish with Onion Rings and Asparagus. It’s what’s for dinner!
We went to the 250th anniversary parade in Concord, Massachusetts, celebrating the battle of Lexington and Concord. A great parade with lots of protest signs. Here’s a few of my favorites.
April 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
We went to the 250th anniversary parade in Concord, Massachusetts, celebrating the battle of Lexington and Concord. A great parade with lots of protest signs. Here’s a few of my favorites.
A blessed Palm/Passion Sunday to all who observe. Yes, we had a donkey for the Triumphal Entry part of the service in Stockbridge. No, the donkey did not go into the building, in case you were wondering.
April 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A blessed Palm/Passion Sunday to all who observe. Yes, we had a donkey for the Triumphal Entry part of the service in Stockbridge. No, the donkey did not go into the building, in case you were wondering.
An April snowfall and some morning visitors to chew on our yews.
April 11, 2025 at 9:55 PM
An April snowfall and some morning visitors to chew on our yews.
Goodnight all. It was a good day for democracy. My town’s local protest was huge. My wife and her 94 year old mother, who grew up in Nazi Germany, were protesting on the Boston Common. Public courage is contagious. The Lord bless you and keep you!
April 6, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Goodnight all. It was a good day for democracy. My town’s local protest was huge. My wife and her 94 year old mother, who grew up in Nazi Germany, were protesting on the Boston Common. Public courage is contagious. The Lord bless you and keep you!