by Carole Duff | Jun 8, 2026 | Faith, Writing and Reading |
The word criticize appears in Biblical passages dealing with judgment, slander, and interpersonal relationships. We humans are big on criticizing others, and I am no exception. Here’s an example. Keith and I were settling into an evening of movie-watching...
by Carole Duff | May 18, 2026 | Faith, Nature, Writing and Reading |
“Nature’s fragile vessel doth sustain, In life’s uncertain voyage…” Shakespeare’s Timon of Athens (Act 5, Scene 1) Timon’s words, spoken sarcastically, mean that our fragile bodies must sustain us through physical hardship and the pangs of love...
by Carole Duff | May 4, 2026 | Dogs & Other Creatures, Faith, Writing and Reading |
Last Friday, Keith and I made a decision to let our newly adopted dog Lark off-leash, to give him freedom to explore. We’d prepared him for this moment. For ten days, I walked him on leash to familiarize him with the boundaries of our property, the sights, sounds, and...
by Carole Duff | Apr 20, 2026 | Faith, Nature, Writing and Reading |
In Shakespeare’s works, the word schedule refers to a document, a written list, or formal inventory. For instance, in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the word denotes a specific written document containing a list. “I will deliver it [the schedule] to you in the...
by Carole Duff | Mar 30, 2026 | Faith, Writing and Reading |
Being lazy isn’t something I usually think about during Holy Week, given how much is going on at church: assembling meals for those in need and Palm Sunday this past weekend, Tuesday evening music rehearsal, Maundy Thursday service, Good Friday, and Resurrection...
by Carole Duff | Mar 23, 2026 | Faith, Nature, Writing and Reading |
I do pretty well picking out harmony in my work at church: reading scripture, playing flute with the Worship Team, singing alto with the choir, and serving on the Women’s Ministry team. Believe me, I am honored to be able to produce pleasing...
