Rescuing the Indian corn from further attacks by squirrels and birds, Ben harvested a metaphor. In the colorful array, I see us - all varieties of beauty shining as we’re able, caring for ourselves, and doing the best we can at any given time. Raise your hand if you’ve deepened or loosened the ways you address your personal care. It can … [Read more...]
Living Into New Life in a New Place
My husband and I bought land in the mountains of western North Carolina when our sons were nine and 12, with the idea that we’d move from Ohio when they’d grown. And we did. But before we left northeast Ohio, in the years of high school graduations and traveling to the mountains to choose faucets and tile, I fill pages in my morning journal. I’m … [Read more...]