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Shelter
This spring and summer have not been stellar seasons for hummingbird watching around my house. One or two birds persistently visit the feeder, and so I, a dedicated “birder” persistently replace the sweet syrup, despite the abundant natural nectar available nearby.…
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A Cotton Candy Sky
From the past through our current times, cotton candy remains an iconic food at carnivals and fairs. Although now you can buy bags of cotton candy in the snack sections of grocery stores, nothing really takes the place of the old-style…
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What Remains?
It is a month since the gifts were opened. A month since our floor was littered with torn scraps of red and green paper, empty gift bags, and crumpled ribbons. The candles of Advent are melted and misshapen. The garlands and…
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Our Advent Companion: Joy
Joy inhabits this third week of Advent, when we light the bright pink candle of joy. Traditionally called The Shepherd’s Candle for the joy-filled message to shepherds who were keeping watch over their flocks by night, the candle adds unexpected beauty…
