Don’t Rush to the Answer – Linger in the Pause
Is Everything Really “Fine”? Our elderly friend had brought a chair outside. She was sitting in it when we walked up. We could tell something was wrong. We asked her…
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Proof of Children I’ve already been at it awhile, asking to see ID cards. These moms, dads, and grandparents are waiting in line to get free Christmas gifts to give…
Read moreWho’s Needy? Practice Closer Encounters
Who is the needy one? Sometimes it’s hard to tell. Take a closer look. The main impediment to living a life of meaning is being self-absorbed. – Barbara Brown Taylor…
Read moreYou Have a Safety Net. Take the Risk.
Is This Safe? Here was another lighthouse. This one was on the Canadian side of our border. We’d been going into several lighthouses in Maine, all interesting, all unique. Why not…
Read moreUnexplainable Love in Any Language
I log on to complete my Spanish lesson in Duolingo. I attempt a lesson every day, even though progress seems painfully slow. But in another tab, I see a note…
Read moreDon’t Jump to Conclusions; Jump to Grace
Edward was in line to get gifts for his kids. He was young, maybe 25. Black hair, brown skin, dark eyes. His accent was Hispanic. He watched us white ladies…
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