by Carole Duff | Nov 19, 2018 | Faith, Local or Human Interest, Nature |
“Behold, I am making all things new.” -Revelation 21:5 Pulling out of the garage into Thursday morning’s rain, I noticed ice on the meadow grass and took this picture. Time to cut the meadow back before winter so it will reseed in spring, I said to...
by Carole Duff | Nov 12, 2018 | Family, Local or Human Interest |
Shortly after we go to bed, I hear his soft breathing and hope that’s how he’ll slumber throughout the night. Keith falls asleep almost as soon as his head hits the pillow, while I’m still searching for a comfortable sleeping position. Alas, tonight soft breathing...
by Carole Duff | Oct 15, 2018 | Dogs & Other Creatures, Faith, Local or Human Interest, Nature |
When Heathcliff and I rounded the driveway switchback last Friday morning, we encountered a walk-stopping barrier. Sometime between our evening and morning strolls, half of a large bifurcated-trunked oak had fallen across the driveway. Heathcliff sniffed and explored...
by Carole Duff | Oct 8, 2018 | Faith, Family, Local or Human Interest |
Keith and I saw balloons attached to signs, pointing to a gravel driveway. We pulled next to vehicles already parked on the side lawn. Our carpenter had purchased the house several months ago, and now he was getting married. In the backyard, folding chairs and tables,...
by Carole Duff | Jul 23, 2018 | Faith, Family, Local or Human Interest |
I placed my purse under the table, Bible next to the coffee pot, laptop on a chair then propped reading glasses on my head. It was Tuesday morning, which meant Bible Study in the sunroom at Mary Jane’s farm, and I was the note-taker. Those who wanted coffee helped...
by Carole Duff | Jul 16, 2018 | Dogs & Other Creatures, Family, Local or Human Interest |
Heathcliff and Freya barked and whined in excitement. “As soon as you sit down, we’ll let the dogs out of our bedroom to greet you,” Keith and I said to our family houseguests. My daughter sat on the sofa, holding her thirteen-month-old daughter in her lap. Heathcliff...
