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Thoughts on Thirty-Five
An abundant grape vine requires care and pruning by a master gardener. Likewise a fine wine does not become so on its own.
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Attentiveness and the Fruit of the Spirit
What a Justin Bieber Music Video Taught Me About Paying Attention
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Sights and Sounds of Summer
It’s been a very different summer. And yet, in so many ways, it’s still the same. The sights and sounds of summer have made their seasonal appearance, a comforting reminder of the persistence of life. The rumble of thunder from a summer storm. The waves of cicadas buzzing each morning and evening. This weekend, on…
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The Whispers of Wildflowers
I’ve been day-dreaming about wildflowers. They show up in unexpected places on adventures with my four-legged companions. ‘I will believe in my beauty even if no one else sees it’That’s what the wildflowers whisperThese lilies dance to the music of a soft breezeNo one is watching or listeningBut meAn interloper and yet also welcomed in…
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The Work Ahead of Us
I love the natural beauty of this country. My slice of the world, off the Chesapeake Bay, is a sanctuary of peace and serenity for me (and my dogs!). There are so many beautiful natural wonders across this nation. Just visit a national park, one of our greatest treasures, and you’ll see! While we’ve been…
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The Little Things that Matter
The little things that we do, with love and kindness, make a difference.
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May Reading 📖 Recommendations
May was a month of hits and misses but I also managed to find a few fantastic reads!
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Hold on to Hope
The weather is finally getting warmer in Maryland. That means I’m looking forward to getting back on the water with my dogs! The thought of more memories along the bay, fills me with great hope as we head towards summer. Hope—with a capital H and with a lowercase h—is so important for the human soul;…
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Back to Normal or Not?
Spring brings reminders that life continually moves along. And while COVID is still a threat, society is s l o w l y beginning to reopen and move along. There is much “talk” [sadly, often in the form of angry shouting matches on social media] of getting “back to normal.” When we mean mitigating the…
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April Reading 📚 Recs
How is it that a third of this year is already gone? 2020 has been one “for the books.” While its been very hard – for all of us – one thing I have enjoyed during this strange season is more time to read! My piles of books (and Kindle) are enjoying the extra attention,…