Winter. It’s cold. The landscape is filled with faded browns and grays.
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I felt a little sorry for him. Until…
Read moreUnexpected Beauty at the Food Pantry
Every time I visit the local food pantry, I walk in and out with a lump in my throat. People in my community—people everywhere—are hungry. Little children have empty tummies. Parents wonder ...
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New York City. My daughter's new home, as of this past weekend…
Read moreBeauty in the Rough
“Want to go to an antiques auction with us?” my dad asked on the phone one day. In love with all things vintage at the time, I jumped at the chance.
The next Saturday evening, we followed my uncle’s car out into the country and back up in the woods to a place called Trails’ End Antiques. I had no idea how we got there or how we’d ever get out again…
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…
Patterns of Life
Vintage homestead, Mississippi
My flip flops slapped my dirty feet as I followed my mother through the fabric store. A frequent stop in my little girl years, the fabric store gave me mixed feelings. I would rather be home riding my Big Wheel, of course…
Read moreThrough the Mist
The quiet called to him. He was up early, just before the sun and definitely before his co-workers. Dressing quickly, he grabbed his room key and headed out for a walk...
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