When I married a baseball player, I never imagined our regular conversations would one day include such adult terms in the familiar: interest rates, equity, … Read More ›
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I’ll never forget one night in the emergency department. My feet were aching, three straight 12-hour shifts almost complete, and it had to be past … Read More ›
In his autobiography, C.S. Lewis once pointed out that modern life is full of what he called “chronological snobbery.” In a nutshell, he was commenting … Read More ›
As America celebrated fathers last weekend, there’s some irony in considering a painting of the most notable mother in human history, Mother Mary. But first, … Read More ›
“Whatever is behind this door,” she seemed to brace herself as she inserted the key into the lock, “Don’t let anything surprise you.” Those were … Read More ›
I expected exactly the opposite. I had thought living on a farm would make me despise the coming of cold weather, but while the world … Read More ›
Whether it’s with the early birds, worms, and coffee, or in the evening with Wade and lightening bugs, in a front porch rocking chair is … Read More ›
As I’ve walked around the ballpark this season, I’ve felt an odd sense of camaraderie that knows no team colors. There’s a sense of solidarity … Read More ›
For the past few years, the dandelion campaign has been gaining ground. Many know it’s one of the bees’ first food, and so we are … Read More ›
The oddest thing to ever fall out of my dryer was a rabbit tail. Laundry piles have always been indicative of lifestyles. For years, I … Read More ›