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I woke up well before dawn today for no particular reason that I could think of. Yes, it is Fathers Day, and because of my personal history of abuse by my father it’s never a particularly easy holiday for me. But I do celebrate my husband, along with the many men I’ve known in my…
I loved watching TV today while the eclipse moved across our country. The joyful reactions of one group after another were a sight to behold. There was a purity about it all, and a heart-warming sense of community, as we were all awed by as Saint Francis of Assisi called them, Brother Sun and Sister…
A few days ago, Peter and I, visiting a dear friend who has an amazing farm in rural Georgia, had the good fortune of spending the night there. Time with this particular friend is always special. She works as a family therapist during the week, and farms her land on the weekends. She is a…
Dani Shapiro, whose writing I like very much, has a new book out, entitled “Hourglass: Time, Memory, Marriage” – a memoir which is being highly praised as a compassionate, intimate account of her long-term marriage, written in elegant prose. The words elegant prose have definitely captured my attention, so I’m eager to read it and…
