by Carole Duff | Oct 28, 2019 | Faith, Family, Local or Human Interest, Writing and Reading |
This coming Saturday is my father’s 96th birthday. Though he’s been gone for over twenty years, I still think of him on Father’s Day and his birthday. I remember him on Thanksgiving, carving the turkey, his Ho-Ho-Ho’s at Christmastime, plowing snow in winter, tilling...
by Carole Duff | Aug 14, 2017 | Faith, Family, Local or Human Interest |
Light breezes flowed through the open windows at Trinity Church in Crimora, carrying the scent of cows grazing in pastures beyond the building and graveyard. Last Wednesday evening’s service capped this summer’s mid-week Serenity At Trinity series. Two former churches...
by Carole Duff | Oct 21, 2015 | Faith, Local or Human Interest |
As Keith and I walked to the church parking lot after Bible Study last Sunday, I heard a ding and checked my cell phone. “On our way to Gettysburg then Shenandoah Valley. Will txt when one hour away. Beautiful day!” I texted my long-time friend who I hadn’t seen in...
by Carole Duff | Jun 23, 2014 | Local or Human Interest, Writing and Reading |
“This is the prologue to my book-length memoir tentatively titled Gretchen’s Journals: A Memoir about Honesty, Goodness and Lies.” I cleared my throat, tucked a stray hair behind my ear, took a deep breath then plunged. “I am a good girl. Let me explain…” Two weeks...
by Carole Duff | Feb 28, 2012 | Local or Human Interest |
Scene 1: Several weeks ago Person: Sherry, Medical Technician Place: Northridge Medical Park Thing: CheckupS: “Hi, Carole. My name is Sherry, and I’ll be doing your mammogram today.” C: “Oh, thank you so much, Sherry. This is my first time at this facility, but I know...