The water does not do anything except get you wet,” says Matt, 8. “When you get baptized in the Holy Spirit, you get cleansed ...

Lisa Matt was 16 years old when she began life-guarding at the pool in the Lancaster YWCA at East Orange and Lime streets. From 1980 to 1984, she oversaw lap swimming, swim lessons and water aerobics.

Recently I wrote about the symbolism of the circle, noting how such a basic and simple thing — a circle — can express so much meaning. I also wrote about the box ritual — again, simple idea, but with ...