by Carole Duff | Apr 15, 2019 | Dogs & Other Creatures, Faith, Family, Nature |
Though April showers may come your way They bring the flowers that bloom in May Did I see lightning first last night or hear thunder? No matter. I knew the click-click of dog toe tails on the wood floor was Freya, leaving our bedroom, because Heathcliff...
by Carole Duff | Apr 8, 2019 | Faith, Family, Local or Human Interest, Nature, Writing and Reading |
Last week’s warm temperatures and gentle rain brought a burst of spring to Vanaprastha, and with it the invasion of weeds. The usual culprits at our elevation are dandelion, chickweed, ground ivy, and broadleaf plantain. At first, the weeds look attractive to people...
by Carole Duff | Apr 1, 2019 | Family, Local or Human Interest |
At lunch with our mother last week, my sisters and I got to talking about our teenaged years and dating. My older sister and I confessed to breaking curfew—once for her, three times in a row for me then grounding—and my younger sister recounted her morning-after...
by Carole Duff | Mar 25, 2019 | Faith, Local or Human Interest |
Keith and I pulled into the temporary driveway and parked alongside other vehicles. Our pastor had arranged a Saturday afternoon tour of the new church facility for anyone who was interested. After praying outside—thus avoiding the inside construction noise of...
by Carole Duff | Mar 18, 2019 | Faith, Nature, Writing and Reading |
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Psalm 100:1 (NRSV) Faith Yesterday morning, I climbed the stairs to the choir loft to rehearse a duet with the first flutist and the church organist. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we were playing “Lord...
by Carole Duff | Mar 11, 2019 | Faith, Family, Writing and Reading |
Today, I’m heading to DC to meet my daughter for dinner. She’s in town on business and has a little time to spend with Mom. How could I resist? In honor of Women’s History Month, here’s the story behind my daughter’s name, another guest blog of mine posted on The...
