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A Compass, a Map, and a Badge
When my sons were Boy Scouts, they each worked hard to earn the badge called Orienteering. At the time, computer-assisted navigation was a resource reserved for ocean, air or space travel. For almost everyone else, the time-tested method to navigate by…
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The Thing about Ashes
The old cast iron stove radiated enough heat to warm the entire first floor of our New England home, but the byproduct of those cozy fires was ashes– lots and lots of ashes. Cleaning out the stove quickly filled our battered…
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Day by Day: A Lenten Art Calendar
Day by Day, the Season of Lent unfolds. Traditionally, Lent is a time of sacrifice, denial and penitence, but can also be a time to embrace new opportunities for self-reflection, meditation, and renewal. The Season of Lent with its emphasis on…
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Hanging on for Dear Life
The north wind was strong and fierce, swirling and gusting, moving lawn chairs and tables, and “rearranging” the potted plants of Johnny Jump-ups that bravely decorated the patio. The predicted cold front, what we Texans call a blue norther arrived as…
