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When I grew up in the deep south, we called our evening meal supper, and reserved the term “dinner” for fancy meals.…

When I think about the best parts of my life, I realize they came to me after I took risks. Common sense…

I watched rain douse the window and listened to the rumble of thunder as I looked outside. I remembered that I once…

I discovered Dove chocolates (with almonds!) in the cabinet above the fridge. If I stand on tiptoes, strain with all my might…

Lord, what do I do with the swirling thoughts, ideas, and passions inside my head? How do I use what I’ve learned,…

One morning, my next-door neighbor Debbie invited me to her porch for a chat. I was in the middle of prepping for…

It was 94 degrees as I walked the familiar route. Apparently I’m a professional procrastinator when it comes to exercise. I was…

Our beloved friends hopped into their car and headed back home to Mississippi. A four-day visit didn’t feel sufficient. The time we…

With Independence Day came a house-work weekend in Wilmington. As I worked, I thought about the craziness in our world and how…

I didn’t often worry about relationships with my kids when they were young. Mothering was automatic. They needed me in every part…

One of my boyhood heroes was Dave Wottle. He was a middle-distance runner from Ohio made famous by his incredible finishing kick…

I overheard a conversation while I waited in a long line for a community event. Harsh accusing voices rose from a husband…

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