Tag: darkness
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The Sun Will Shine Again
As much as I’m uncomfortable with the dark, the space right before dawn, where dark gives way to light, where what was hidden becomes seen, is my favorite time of day. Here in Florida, the anticipation of the sun is a daily happening. Rare are the days that are completely cloudy and the sun doesn’t…
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Who Turned Out The Light?
If you’re on the east coast of Florida, by the ocean, a highlight is to watch the sun come up over the water. That’s what my friend, Marc, says. We were at a kick-off retreat this weekend by the ocean. A new group of folks transitioning into Orlando from all parts of the globe.…
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Home Is Way More Than Mud And Water
‘Tis the season to be moving. I’ve quite a few friends who are packing up and moving to new locales. All are looking for places that will accommodate family, work and fun well–and affordably. We’ve lived in our house a long time. It’s comfortable. Full of memories–good and not so good. The place our family calls…
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Some Things Should Never Be Put In A Smoothie
I’m not a fan of a lot of greens. Some of them are just plain bitter. They might be good for me, but tolerating them as part of a meal is a little hard to stomach. Unless you put them in a blender with things I like. Fruit. Almond butter. Greek yogurt. Smoothies make a…
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When The Pot Calls The Kettle A Fake
No one likes to think of themselves as a phony. I’ve always considered myself as pretty straight forward and genuine. That all unraveled on Saturday when we heard that our newest grandson, Landry, less than a week old, was back in the hospital. He’d begun to run a fever at home, and it got high enough…