Photo by M. Spiske (Unsplash) Grace and I were excited to get together! It was our annual trip to the local nursery to buy vegetable starts, meander through flats of annuals and perennials, and be amazed by the love and effort put into propagating seedlings. The greenhouse sits at the East end of town. Nestled …
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P a r a d i s e – The Borkennes of Living Between Two Gardens
Photo by Unknown It stood defiant, framing the long driveway. A single word – P A R A D I S E. The letters were carved into a giant log that spanned the width of asphalt and placed atop two support poles. The sign welcomed its visitors, all those that turned off the main road. …
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The One Thing…
Photo by M. Askew Her hair was pulled into a single ponytail, nestled low between her shoulders. Wisps of hair framed her face. Her cheeks and forehead blackened from soot, remnants of her fire pit. A faded blue floral dress hung loosely on her small frame; a grey sweatshirt peeked from under the neckline. Frayed …
Conviction
Photo by B. Jordan (Unsplash) Have you ever been convicted? I don’t mean criminal prosecution that leads to paying fines or jail time. I mean the kind of conviction that touches your heart and if permitted transforms your attitudes and beliefs. I recently experienced this type of encounter during a morning walk. I left the …
Finding Our Way Home
Photo by Unknown (A Bing Photo) Our dog pushed past me as I opened the door from the laundry room to the garage. His tail wagging with anticipation as he made his way across the garage floor. He knew it was time to explorer his favorite route - right at the driveway, down the sidewalk …
Sanctuary
Photo by unknown(Microsoft Bing) The air was crisp and cold. A dusting of snow covered the ground – a typical winter morning in Central Oregon. As I drove toward the intersection, an object caught my eye. It appeared to be a man lying in the gutter, knees touching nose. His dog snuggled close, all his …
BeLoved 