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My youngest comes to find me early this morning to report the terrible news: The tomato hornworms have returned. Tomato Hornworm These pests destroy my

My daughter plans a sunrise walk through the forest this morning. We wake at 5:00 AM and bring a flashlight, a breakfast, and sweatshirts. She

After a dreary few days of rain and cool weather, we return to the woods for a walk. I take my camera because after all

I’m reading the book of Proverbs and taking notes on what it means to be a fool. My list grows long. (This is the shortened

I learn from a former nurse about the concept of “unconditional positive regard” for every single patient.  Something about the phrase resonates with me because

This morning I read the new Harvard research report about the dangers of inactivity. It’s clear: we all need to move more. But what excites

I’m watching this plant every day now. Can you guess what it will bloom into? Answer: This one will blossom as a glorious sunflower. I

We run in the field across the street and through the woods as the sun begins to set. I take a camera because that particular

I ask my oldest daughter why she’s putting all her library raffle tickets in only one prize box. Our public library gives children a raffle

This morning in church, it occurs to me that I ought to ask God to make my heart ask for the right things. My stubborn