The sun was casting a shadow through the canopy of leaves. Slivers of light fell onto the path in front of my feet. The leaves were brilliant—red, orange, and a yellow that shouted, “Look at me!” I‘ve walked this path many times over the years. But this year, this year the leaves—I don’t remember them …
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Lessons Learned in The Ordinary
Photo by A. McCormick My morning walks are filled with amazing sights— the sun rising over a foggy embankment, the new puppy walking for the first time on his leash, and the sounds of birds. But they are also about seeing the ordinary in extraordinary ways. It was a cool morning. We had showers throughout …
Life’s Unexpected Lessons in the Brokenness
Photo by K. Moun (Unsplash) The phone rang, and as the name appeared, I had that sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. He rarely calls, and when he does, it usually isn’t good. And true to form, the news was bad. It’s funny, but life has a way of taking sudden, unexpected left …
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What We Do Matters
Photo by A. Wibowo (Unsplash) There is nearly a decade and a half that separates my husband and me. It's funny because the age difference has never been something to consider. I was enamored that this older man was interested in me. But we’ve experienced the wear and tear life brings, and the reality is, …
Compost, Bad Attitudes, and A Strong Defense
Early Morning HarvestPhoto by A. McCormick With our move to Southern California, I decided to take my gardening more seriously. It’s pretty easy to do since I can garden year-round. This year, I've embraced the art of composting, which includes collecting my vegetable and fruit scraps, my neighbors' treasures, and piles of my sister's amazing …
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The Best Direction
Photo by S. Lundquist (Unsplash) Seven hours and 32 minutes. That was Google's best estimate for our drive from Northern to Southern California. We would start the journey with a perfect split of shared driving. I would begin, and my husband would take over just as we entered the busy Los Angeles traffic, heading straight …
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