by Carole Duff | Jan 3, 2022 | Faith, Writing and Reading |
“Wisdom, that’s my word and focus for this year,” I said in response to Keith’s question. We sat across from one another in the great room, he in the recliner and I curled up on the loveseat. The coffee table between us held an ice bucket with champagne chilling, two...
by Carole Duff | Sep 13, 2021 | Faith, Writing and Reading |
“It’s a late birthday gift,” Keith said as he handed me this bright-red shirt, a good gift for someone pursing the Perennial tradition. Cato and I had just returned from our walk down the mountain to retrieve the mail, including the package. Sweet Old Lady? More Like...
by Carole Duff | Jul 19, 2021 | Faith |
I am strong. The ensemble sounded strong, rehearsing the prelude before yesterday morning’s service at Bethany Lutheran Church. Until I decided to add a couple beats to the first ending. Or maybe it was a full measure. Everyone rolled with it—I was playing...
by Carole Duff | Sep 14, 2020 | Faith, Writing and Reading |
A gentle breeze rustled the pages of my legal pad while I took notes on the bistro table—outside so as not to disturb Keith. On the other end of the phone was author and writing coach Lisa Romeo. After attending her reading at HippoCamp 2018, I’d purchased her...
by Carole Duff | Apr 6, 2020 | Faith, Family |
I knocked on my neighbor’s door and asked if she would witness my signature on a legal document associated with my mother’s estate. She agreed, and we got it done. “Thank you so much,” I said on my way out the door. I had less than an hour to scan the document, email...
