by Carole Duff | Jan 12, 2026 | Faith |
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...
by Carole Duff | Jan 5, 2026 | Faith, Writing and Reading |
“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...
by Carole Duff | Dec 29, 2025 | Faith, Family |
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...
by Carole Duff | Dec 22, 2025 | Faith, Family |
During Advent, Keith and I watch holiday shows, many of which are iterations of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol with the Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Each “ghost” makes me think of my own experiences and what they taught me. Dickens’ story...
by Carole Duff | Dec 15, 2025 | Faith, Nature, Writing and Reading |
“The best portion of a good man’s life: his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love.” William Wordsworth Friday’s snow ten days ago was followed by last Monday’s storm, each accumulation of snow at four inches. Tuesday Bible study...