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
Mend with kindness—it’s good for others and healthy for you!
This past week, Keith had an ear-infection recurrence, but with medication, he’s on the mend. And repairs to, indeed refurbishment of the under-the-deck basement entrance and west walkway are complete—before pictures above, after pictures below. We thank God, a...
My word for 2026 is kindness, real everyday kindness
“Everyday kindness can be the greatest sort of heroism.” Karen Swallow Prior, On Reading Well This past week, I spoke with our contractor neighbor about little acts of kindness, an on-going and troubling neighbor situation, and a time...
Protecting peace: a recipe for successful holiday visits
Keith and I enjoyed a lovely, quiet Christmas celebration this year because we focused on protecting peace. We’d learned from the successful visit to family for Grandparents Day to take our time, maintain our own space, ask family for help, define family time so we...




