by Carole Duff | Nov 9, 2020 | Faith, Family, Writing and Reading |
Two Sunday’s ago, on All Saints Day, a few of us gathered in the church narthex between services. In the sanctuary, others were recording weekly devotions, so we spoke quietly. The church organist and I would play the second service prelude, then we...
by Carole Duff | Aug 3, 2020 | Faith, Local or Human Interest, Writing and Reading |
I pushed the front latch buttons with my thumbs, lifted the lid of the case with my middle fingers, and gazed starry-eyed at my shiny new flute. “Try it out,” said Joe, Charlottesville’s Music & Arts retail manager. I attached the foot to the body then slid the...
by Carole Duff | Aug 12, 2019 | Faith, Local or Human Interest |
Six o’clock last Wednesday evening, the mixed choir assembled to practice for the seven o’clock prayer service at Trinity, the church constructed in the late 19th century on the original property in Crimora, Virginia. The setting sun streamed through the stained-glass...
by Carole Duff | Nov 12, 2018 | Family, Local or Human Interest |
Shortly after we go to bed, I hear his soft breathing and hope that’s how he’ll slumber throughout the night. Keith falls asleep almost as soon as his head hits the pillow, while I’m still searching for a comfortable sleeping position. Alas, tonight soft breathing...
by Carole Duff | Jan 15, 2018 | Faith, Local or Human Interest, Nature |
Last Friday, Keith and I ventured out in the rain to have lunch at Blue Mountain Brewery. We figured there wouldn’t be too big a crowd. On the drive home, pleasantly full of salad, pizza, and iced-tea ambition, I said, “Now that my cold is better, I’m going to play my...
