Tag: Lord of the Rings
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The Bearded Shepherd
Spanish moss hangs from our beautiful tree, bearding it like an old man, making it appear wise and gracious with age. I don’t like the moss. It doesn’t really kill the tree, or so I’m told. It’s not parasitic but an epiphyte that absorbs nutrients and water through its own leaves. It may slow down…
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What It Takes To Fit In
Two of our daughters have been in New Zealand working with players and staff as chaplains during this stressful time that accompanies the World Cup. Where expectations are high and nerves are strung tight. They’ve been busy, but they did have time to visit Hobbiton, the movie set for the “Lord of the Rings” and…
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Fanciful Forests And Familial Fun
Family time is like a treasure box that you open with anticipation, wondering what will be inside. With my siblings in Santa Rosa, this is the first time we’ve gathered since Mom died. Not knowing how the others had been dealing with personal grief, I wondered how we’d embrace each other where we were.…
Tip of My Iceberg 