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Appalachian Thursday–Signs of Spring
Although last weekend's balmy weather was just a tease (highs back in the 30s yesterday), it did give us a taste of hope here in Western NC. And as I look around the yard and along the woodland trails, I see signs that spring is drawing ever closer. It may still snow...
Are You Scattered?
Nehemiah 1:8 - Remember the instruction you gave your servant Moses, saying, "If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations." It's true, Nehemiah was talking about the Jews being physically scattered. But do you ever feel scattered emotionally? You know,...
Perfection is Fleeting–For Now
We finally got some gorgeous, fluffy snow last week. This winter has been colder than usual, but there hasn't been much of the white stuff. It was a bit inconvenient for a few days, but really, an excuse to not leave the house suited us just fine. We took Thistle out...
The Best Valentine's Bouquet Ever
I'm an optimist. All through middle and high school, when Valentine's Day rolled around I fully expected to hear my name called over the intercom to come get roses sent to me by an unknown admirer. Then I planned to carry them from class to class so that the whole...
Forgetting the Lord's Prayer
In my job as fundraiser for a children's ministry I'm occasionally called upon to fill the pulpit in an area church. Trust me, this feels different from say, speaking at a Wednesday night supper or offering a five-minute Moment for Mission. Typically, I just fill the...
Appalachian Thursday–Going Hunting
While out hiking with Thistle last weekend I came across a bearded fellow and his grandson. The older man's looks and language told me he was a local--an old-timer--and just as I would have expected, he stopped to visit with me. After a bit of talk he leaned on his...
How to Bury a Dog
A good friend recently lost her beloved dog mostly to the ravages of old age. Having gone through that three times myself I know how impossibly hard it is to say goodbye to a dog who has been your best friend for more than a decade. When we lost the first of our three...
Appalachian Thursday–Kicking Up My Heels
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL8lu9kOvVg I went to high school in West Virginia. That means we had square dancing lessons in gym class. Yup, nothing better than being forced to do an "old-fashioned" dance with other awkward, pubescent teens. Of course, I secretly...
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