If matters of faith are uncomfortable reading, it’s ok to turn the page. There is no intent here to bait and switch. J. hadn’t fished in years. He caught two bluegill, one channel catfish and three largemouth bass with a Zebco 33, 10-lb., “impossible-to-break” line and an orange shineee hineee…
She came running out in her housecoat. We had hired an unknown company to climb an oak tree to clear out the dead and raise the canopy. She produced the business card of a certified arborist for the next time, and to ensure our careful stewardship of the woodland behind…
We talked about it—my question, introvert or extrovert?—over coffee this morning. One of the interesting aspects of a career in the service industry is exposure to personality theory and models. We have served a pioneer with a global and acclaimed footprint of work in this behavioral field and origin story…
For Sunday reflection, thoughts on heavenly resources, inspired by all the things that are mine for the asking at my favorite nursery. Healthy soil Fertile seeds Good gifts Best evergreen and perennial choice Turf protection Every possible kind of tool Earthenware and clay masterpieces Expert guide to the right light…
“ … didn’t want to come inside,” her text said. Hands finding dirt as she plants the vision she sees with confidence and clarity, she (my mother) is thriving. I am still trying to line up what I want where with what the sun will give. Bloom where you’re planted.…
I woke up thinking again about flowers. Planning for them, calling one more nursery to try to find what I can’t find, planting them, cutting and giving them. And then I remembered it is Holy Week and oddly my mind keeps drifting to this: do I bring the Risen Lord…