by Carole Duff | Jan 21, 2013 | Dogs & Other Creatures, Nature |
“Carole,” Keith called from the outside deck, “bring a bag. Freya caught another squirrel, fresh kill, and it’s a big one.” Ugh, I thought, Yuck! I said, to which Keith replied, “It’s her nature.” In the past 4 months, Freya, a shepherd mix and hunter by nature, has...
by Carole Duff | Jan 14, 2013 | Faith, Family |
Do you have sweet dreams? Me, not so much, in fact, my wee-hour dreams almost invariably tend towards the upper limits of frustration and occasionally fear. Last night’s followed suit – until it didn’t. Location: a train station waiting room, my mind registered...
by Carole Duff | Jan 7, 2013 | Faith, Family, Local or Human Interest, Writing and Reading |
Yesterday morning, an angel fell down. Perhaps she tripped on her oversized robe and heavy wings or stumbled on the narrow steps behind the podium. But between recited lines, down she went. The congregation gasped. The little angel quickly popped back into view,...
by Carole Duff | Jan 1, 2013 | Local or Human Interest |
Remember your 2012 resolutions? Here are mine: Finish the book. Develop entertaining topics. Leave boring laundry lists at home where they belong. Listen to difficult people without crossing arms over chest. Stretch every day. Lose 5 pounds and keep them off. Reassess...
by Carole Duff | Dec 24, 2012 | Faith, Family, Nature |
I’ve always loved Christmas! From the time I was a child through my son’s and daughter’s growing up years, we gathered as a family to pick out the tree and decorate the house. We made Christmas cookies and prepared special meals while singing Christmas carols, and we...