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If we believe, we are already clean, already there

If we believe, we are already clean, already there

by Carole Duff | Apr 1, 2024 | Faith | 0 comments

“Enough already with this aging stuff!” I muttered. It was late Friday night, and I was standing in our walk-in closet, taking off my socks before going to bed. But I lost my balance, catching myself from falling at the expense of my right wrist. “I’m no longer...
Attempt, essay, make an effort to achieve what we aspire to—or not

Attempt, essay, make an effort to achieve what we aspire to—or not

by Carole Duff | Oct 9, 2023 | Faith, Writing and Reading | 12 comments

With the outbreak of war in Israel, an attempt at peace seems difficult if not impossible. And yet we pray, make the effort, and try. Such is the case in all we do, right? Attempt: to essay, make an effort to achieve or complete something difficult Last...
Have you ever had the music knocked out of you?

Have you ever had the music knocked out of you?

by Carole Duff | Jul 3, 2023 | Dogs & Other Creatures, Faith | 13 comments

Three weeks ago, I almost knocked the music out of me. It was foolish on my part. I broke my “one log at a time” rule that day and carried two logs, one under each arm, while navigating the trail behind our house. On the last downslope—and unable to see my feet—I...
Directing our efforts to achieve what we aspire to

Directing our efforts to achieve what we aspire to

by Carole Duff | Jun 26, 2023 | Faith, Nature, Writing and Reading | 6 comments

I aspire to be a good gardener, growing herbs, vegetables, trees, shrubs, and flowers—but often fall short. Plants die or out-compete others, are overtaken by weeds, and suffer from heat, cold, lack of rain or too much. Although the forces of nature are out of our...
I am not quick to move, do, or understand in a short period of time

I am not quick to move, do, or understand in a short period of time

by Carole Duff | Jun 5, 2023 | Faith, Nature, Writing and Reading | 8 comments

A quick glance at the pictures our landscaper sent, and I knew I’d be moving wood for at least a month. One log per day. Chores are not quick The logs were from a tree that went down over the trail up the mountain behind our house and from trees that were also in...
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