When the pandemic began in March, I didn’t know what to expect at the long-term care facility that I work at. In the 30 plus …
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Two Neighbors
I live in a quiet country neighborhood. Everyone gets along; we don’t really visit back and forth. We wave and shout hello at the mailbox …
Read More »When Covid Hits Too Close
My heart began to beat a little too fast as my sister talked. I was pleased to hear her voice until I realized it wasn’t …
Read More »Twelve Little Blessings
When the pandemic began, we started planning how to produce more of our own food on our small farm. We planted a garden. And wanting …
Read More »To Those We’ve Lost
Oh Lord, we ask you with all sincerity to preserve the precious gift you gave us, the gift of life. It is so precious that …
Read More »What is Essential?
One well used word lately is “essential.” During a time of pandemic, many states in the U.S. have listed or endorsed the use of what …
Read More »Shine! A Proverb
(The COVID-19 Pandemic, and racial strife) Shine! All you who call on the name of Jesus, Shine as you’ve never shined before! Let all those …
Read More »Graduating During COVID-19
After experiencing three graduations—high school, baccalaureate and master’s degrees— I’m going to date myself, as this year will be my 50th high school class reunion. …
Read More »Where’s the Meat?
Decades ago, a spry senior citizen wisecracked, “Where’s the Beef?!” in a Wendy’s commercial and the catchphrase caught fire. Now with COVID-19 rampaging through meat …
Read More »Coping in Chaos
Grabbing a cart, I made my way through the crowded aisles. I aimlessly strolled through the store, choosing fresh produce and items on my grocery …
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