Long Distance Roses

Long Distance Roses

A white rose bends close to the window of my sunroom, glistening with dew in the chilly morning light. It nods gently, seemingly agreeing with my prayers, as the breeze moves the wind chimes for a melodious accompaniment to my quiet time.   One by one, their...
More Than A Chick-Stock Life

More Than A Chick-Stock Life

She sat on the stool at my kitchen island and helped me make chicken chowder while sipping on sweet iced tea. I gave her an old butcher-block cutting board, a bunch of carrots and my favorite knife.   The iron skillet sizzles with onions, garlic and celery as the...
When Being Broken Is A Sign Of New Life

When Being Broken Is A Sign Of New Life

“The greatest trap in our life is not success, popularity or power, but self-rejection.”                                                                                                                                  –Henri Nouwen   This weekend I attended the Allume...
Finding Friendships in Spider’s Webs

Finding Friendships in Spider’s Webs

Fall is the season for cobwebs and outside the window of my den is one for the records. A mama spider and her pod of babies hang by the thinnest of threads. She catches flies and eats them as she waits for the pods to break open. From my window I watch her spin her...
Worst Typo Ever – Telling Your Story

Worst Typo Ever – Telling Your Story

Tender green softens the garden’s winter hardened terrain. Slender shoots stretch toward the lofty warmth, and summon liquid encouragement from heaven.   Spring – a solace for surviving the axial tilt.   Life will tilt. The axis that we lean on for stability...

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