by Carole Duff | May 8, 2023 | Dogs & Other Creatures, Faith, Nature |
Five months ago, the New Life Choir at church sang Andraé Crouch’s song “Soon and Very Soon.” Lately, the tune and lyrics have been whirling in my head – you know how that happens? Soon and very soon, we are going to see mountain laurel bloom I’m singing to the...
by Carole Duff | Apr 10, 2023 | Faith, Nature |
In the glow of our own (adjective) Easter celebrations, I’m pondering what I own (verb) and what’s my own (pronoun). My own in the first half of life Them that’s got shall getThem that’s not shall loseSo the Bible said and it still is newsMama may have, Papa may...
by Carole Duff | Apr 3, 2023 | Dogs & Other Creatures, Faith |
“Give me a break,” I muttered. The good Lord must have heard me because that’s exactly what He did. Give me a break The first sign was a stifled sneeze during Bible study on Tuesday morning. Allergies, I said. But as the afternoon progressed, it was...
by Carole Duff | Mar 27, 2023 | Dogs & Other Creatures, Faith |
Throughout childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, we follow, follow, follow. Follow the Leader Did you ever play Follow the Leader when you were a kid? One was chosen to be the leader, and the rest lined up behind. Followers had to copy all the actions and movements...
by Carole Duff | Feb 27, 2023 | Dogs & Other Creatures, Faith |
We never assume what the view might be moment to moment outside our windows here at Vanaprastha. Yesterday morning, we woke to fog, which lifted before we headed to church. But driving down the mountain road into the valley was another story. Rising above it again...
by Carole Duff | Feb 20, 2023 | Dogs & Other Creatures, Faith |
Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come. This grace that brought me safe thus far and grace will lead me home. Many dangers My name is Wally. I’m a Subaru Forester Wilderness that Keith and Carole purchased in early December. Maybe you remember...
