Everything was ready when the doorbell rang. My heart leapt. It was time…
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The sun peeked out from behind a tree early one morning on my walk.
July 4th Favorites
“What’s your favorite thing about July 4th?” I asked people this week…
Read MoreSeeking Beauty
A Saturday night in the middle of summer, and I was at home working upstairs. It was just me and my two Labs. My desk showed evidence of an impending article deadline…
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Vegetables. I wasn't a fan. Under duress and my parents' watchful eyes, I would take a bite of green beans and shiver as it went down. And I thought for sure that squash would be the death of me...
Read MoreStopping By Farms on a Sunny Day
Windows down, sunlight shining overhead, the road stretching before me. It was Memorial Day weekend, but out here, there were no crowds, no traffic to speak of…
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A field of clover I saw on a recent walk
Squirming, talking, looking out the window at the sunshine. We could not keep still. Finally, the last school bell would ring, and out of the building we would fly…
Read MoreUnexpected Legacy
"Wow. Can you believe it?"
"I know. I love it."
We walked through the empty rooms, our shoes resounding on the hardwoods, our voices echoing off the walls.
We had just said goodbye to the former homeowners…
A White Horse Moment
I caught sight of something in the rearview mirror. Backing up, I looked to my left and gasped. Oh!
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