Tag: God
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The Best Of Rest
The days run into one another like watercolors blending along edges. Smudged and undefined. Maneuvering through blurred lines of life and a house with ten people and two dogs can undermine the strongest of adults. For a two-year-old, it can be daunting. Cal is a genuinely happy and chatty little guy. He tolerates the two…
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Shipwrecked Or Salvaged?
What does one do when stuck inside, limited to interactions with whoever is within four walls, and being on a computer more than I ever imagined? Watch old movies that remind me of times when I was younger and didn’t know what pandemic meant. I’m a huge fan of old Disney movies–anything made for kids…
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Please Don’t Fence Me In
When I was in first grade, my teacher was a stickler for coloring within the lines. I had a rather cavalier attitude about crayons; I wasn’t particular about lines because I daydreamed while coloring. I wouldn’t pay attention to the edges–which got me “messy” stickers. My twin sister, however, was a neat and clean color…
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What About Tomorrow?
I used to walk at 5:30 in the morning, a time I valued because of quiet, no traffic, and no people. Walking at 9:00 in the morning is now the same quiet–with more sunlight. There’s an unusual hush hovering over life now that is both calming and concerning. Calming because people are forced to let…