by Carole Duff | Jun 18, 2018 | Faith, Family, Nature, Writing and Reading |
“Housekeeping is home’s daily chores of faith, hope, and love. It doesn’t hold out for what might never be. Instead, it wrings good from what is.” -Jen Pollock Michel I reach for a book, wipe dust off the top, pile it on the previous one, and reach for...
by Carole Duff | Jun 11, 2018 | Dogs & Other Creatures, Faith, Nature, Writing and Reading |
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 On Saturday afternoon, Heathcliff and I headed down the...
by Carole Duff | Jun 4, 2018 | Faith, Family, Nature, Writing and Reading |
This morning, the sun out competed the clouds and burned off pockets of fog. A cool breeze rustled the lush vegetation surrounding our house. I checked our rain gauge. Three inches. Good day to pull weeds, I thought, scrub floors, wash the dogs, do laundry, and walk...
by Carole Duff | May 28, 2018 | Local or Human Interest, Nature, Writing and Reading |
Thunderstorms brought rain and fog to the mountain last week. Despite the gloom, our mountain laurels blossomed in what little sunshine we had. New growth thrived in the shade. Because of the weather, I sat at my desk more than usual, slouched like a hog going to war,...
by Carole Duff | Apr 9, 2018 | Faith, Nature, Writing and Reading |
The landscape crew arrived a week ago to carve a path up the ridge to the flat rock-outcropping. For three days, dodging rain and chill, they cut and shored up a zig-zag trail. They had created many paths before, including steps, terraces, and walkways on our...
by Carole Duff | Feb 26, 2018 | Faith, Nature, Writing and Reading |
Thank you for sending us “The Piano.” We appreciated the chance to review it; however, we’ve decided it’s not right for [our magazine] at this time. This doesn’t mean it’s not a fit for another magazine. We wish you the best of luck...
