Exploring the Third Season of Life
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I’m a veteran teacher, flutist, naturalist, and writer.
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Carole
Recent Posts
He will not fail or abandon you; never abandon Him or neighbors
“Ugh, maybe I should just abandon the whole project.” I received yet another rejection for an essay I’d revised and submitted several times. But then I thought, “My writing colleagues know personal essay writing is hard, uncomfortable work. I can ask them for...
It’s important not to stay comfortable when feeling too comfortable
“I know you think this is a comfortable place, but trust me, you don’t want to stay here,” Keith said, looking over his shoulder into the garage. This happened a few falls ago, as Keith and I stood outside the open garage door, he readying to chop wood...
Walking by faith, not by sight, and living in God’s sight
Late afternoon last Thursday, Keith and I caught sight of our dog Lark, limping home, carrying his left, hind paw. He loves running with Mac since we let him off leash in May, but freedom can be costly. The sight of Lark’s injury and pain landed him in surgery at...




