by Carole Duff | Feb 17, 2015 | Faith, Local or Human Interest, Nature |
Snow fell on Vanaprastha yesterday, covering the greenhouse windows in the dining room. Across the region, schools closed and many activities cancelled including last night’s writing group in Charlottesville and this morning’s Bible Study in Nellysford. Weather...
by Carole Duff | Feb 9, 2015 | Faith, Family |
This morning, Keith gets up first. He lets Heathcliff out for his ‘hurry up’ then Freya. From the comfort of bed, I hear her barking in the woods beyond the mountain road turn-around. I smell the coffee, which Keith sets up to brew by 5 every morning – we’re early...
by Carole Duff | Feb 2, 2015 | Faith, Local or Human Interest |
Watching live theater offers opportunities to view characters caught in webs of life experience. Enjoyment depends on both intimacy and distance. We can engage with the characters intimately – loving, hating, fearing or pitying – yet choose to keep them...
by Carole Duff | Jan 26, 2015 | Dogs & Other Creatures, Faith, Local or Human Interest, Nature |
“Excuse me. Do you have any 30-pound bags of Mature Adult, Large Breed dog food? I didn’t see any on the shelf.” The pet store was my final stop before heading home. “If you wait a minute, I’ll check in the back.” “I’d like a couple of bags if you have them,” I called...
by Carole Duff | Jan 18, 2015 | Faith |
“Go straight-on for 18 years.” You betcha. I’ve got my parents guiding me. “Turn left ahead then follow the road for 4 years.” Yup. That’s what I planned for college. “After 2 years, turn right.” Nope. I know a better way. “Turn around when...
by Carole Duff | Jan 12, 2015 | Faith, Nature |
Guided to the altar by a member of the congregation, she felt her way to the lectern. Soft brown hair framed her face in large curls, and her blouse and skirt spoke of simplicity and care in dressing. As she placed her hands on the Braille Bible, she read in full...
