Exploring the Third Season of Life
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I’m a veteran teacher, flutist, naturalist, and writer.
Join me on this third-season-of-life journey of faith.
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Carole
Recent Posts
Vibe, short for vibration, in the Creation, Word and Worship
I sensed a good vibe among family members gathered around our deck dining table on Saturday. We live in a man-made forest clearing, surrounded by flora and fauna—including snakes, toads, blue-tailed skinks, and fireflies. “If you were a firefly, what...
Part: Which? Every part is important, but we only know in part.
“What part of ‘wait’ do you not understand?” I ask our new dog Lark. He howls in displeasure while Mac—a veteran who knows the drill—sits, waits, and drools. For people, the question is usually, “What part of “no” don’t you understand?” Of course, we know the part...
Don’t criticize, and then you won’t be criticized—or judged.
The word criticize appears in Biblical passages dealing with judgment, slander, and interpersonal relationships. We humans are big on criticizing others, and I am no exception. Here’s an example. Keith and I were settling into an evening of movie-watching...




