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 | Mar 20, 2023 | Faith, Writing and Reading |
A story has to have a central narrative and a moral or a point. A plant’s life story Despite this morning’s chill, one brave little Virginia Bluebell lifted its head, craving the warmth of the sun. Spring has arrived early here at Vanaprastha. Daffodils, vinca, and...
by Carole Duff | Mar 13, 2023 | Faith |
We would clearly not choose the snow that dusted the trees and shrubs here at Vanaprastha yesterday. That got me thinking about what we can and cannot choose. And the famous “choose” scene in the Princess Bride, about which I’ve written previously. Westley, disguised...
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...
