I used to think this time of year, after the leaves fall and before the snow flies, was ugly. The bleak grayness of the barren landscape would depress me . I saw no beauty in the brown undergrowth or the skeletal trees standing against the gray sky. In recent years, however, I’ve come to discover […]
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The Paradox of Good Friday
It is something of a paradox that the day we remember Christ’s death on the cross is called “Good Friday.” I can’t think of any other day in history that could have been so incredibly good for some people, yet so incredibly bad for others. It’s interesting to think about the different groups of people […]
Adjusting Your Stride
Last week, in not-so-lovely rainy/slushy weather, my mom and I (and the doggie, of course) went for a walk. It was difficult, with icy slush and puddles covering the roads. We walked our usual route – about two-thirds of the way on the main road and the rest of the way on a quieter dirt road. […]