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We are all part of one big life story

We are all part of one big life story

by Carole Duff | Mar 20, 2023 | Faith, Writing and Reading | 6 comments

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...
Forgiveness: February’s theme on The Perennial Gen

Forgiveness: February’s theme on The Perennial Gen

by Carole Duff | Feb 7, 2022 | Dogs & Other Creatures, Faith, Writing and Reading | 2 comments

Forgiveness requires us to own up to our sins and confront our brothers and sisters in Christ when they do wrong. Today, I revisit a post about the former, published by The Perennial Gen last Friday as Learning to Speak Forgiveness, and a version of which first...
It’s important not to stay where you’re comfortable

It’s important not to stay where you’re comfortable

by Carole Duff | Jan 10, 2022 | Faith, Nature, Writing and Reading | 4 comments

“Look, this is important,” Keith said, looking over his shoulder into the garage. “I know you think this is a comfortable place. But trust me, you don’t want to stay here.”  Keith and I were standing outside the open garage door, as he readied to chop wood and I...
How like our Heavenly Father

How like our Heavenly Father

by Carole Duff | Jun 22, 2020 | Dogs & Other Creatures, Faith, Family, Local or Human Interest, Nature | 9 comments

One afternoon last week, Cato puppy and I headed to the mailbox. Freya dog loves to run in the woods but doesn’t enjoy walking on the road—perhaps the gravel hurts her paw pads. And these days, Heathcliff dog is too old and arthritic to make the trip. So, it was just...
In our living rooms

In our living rooms

by Carole Duff | Jun 8, 2020 | Dogs & Other Creatures, Faith, Writing and Reading | 4 comments

Last Friday, a guest post of mine—a review of Leslie Leyland Fields’ Your Story Matters: Finding, Writing, and Living the Truth of Your Life—was posted on Brevity blog. A Review of Leslie Leyland Fields’ Your Story Matters When submitting the piece in early May,...
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