Some Pictures of Hope
The landscape in Pennsylvania, for the most part, still frowns with the weight of winter. Trees raise their arms in surrender to a blank sky.
March 13, 2011
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Keeping Hope Alive
Yesterday, this little girl (the one who lost her first tooth) brings home a homemade bird feeder. She announces that the bagel was “a rotten
February 26, 2011
What Good Is This?
I’m trying new recipes from my 5 Ingredient cookbook, and today I attempt “Ginger Beets.” Ginger Beets I’ve never roasted beets before. I scrub off
February 20, 2011
2 Secrets of the Wandering Albatross
Last night, my daughter wins a book about winged creatures at the school’s Bingo Night. We read all about butterflies, bats, hummingbirds, flying squirrels, bees,
January 29, 2011
From Cowardly to Courageous
My little cat, Jack, advances even further in the direction of being fully alive. Once wounded, this now strong kitty first relearns how to purr.
January 9, 2011
When You Feel Like Burnt Toast
When you burn food, you apparently ruin it by overcooking. Too much time, too much heat, and the thing burns. This morning, I nearly incinerate
December 27, 2010
What We Most Want
Finally, at 6:00 AM, we agree to open presents. This is only after the 2:00 AM squeal alert that presents had arrived under the tree.
December 25, 2010
Light in the Darkness
In the hustle and bustle of this Christmas Eve day, I pause to think about my electric candles set in every window of our home.
December 24, 2010
How You Know You’re Getting Better
Do you remember the story of my one-eyed cat, Jack? We rescued this wounded kitty and brought him into our home. He couldn’t even purr,
December 20, 2010
Christmas Estuary
Estuary Mouth Yesterday, I read a book that mentions the word estuary. An estuary is the part of a river that nears the sea. In
December 18, 2010