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This is a summer of parchingly high temperatures, punctuated by torrential rain. Even with irrigation, sections of lawn appear dry beyond recovery, and then, comes the rain. Often, we experience seasons when we feel parched, exhausted and disheartened by life circumstances. Following are reflections on thriving in a parched world: Sustenance In the last days […]
Several weeks ago, I had Mohs surgery for skin cancer on my face. A tiny bump that appeared in December never went away. In March, the bump grew exponentially, quadrupling in size. A biopsy in April revealed it was squamous carcinoma. I was discouraged about the size of the scar post-surgery, but I experienced the […]
Within an 8-day span, an assassination attempt and a presidential bid dropout changed the political landscape. Personally, on January 3, from morning until afternoon, the landscape of our family’s lives changed. The landscapes of our lives and world are in a constant state of flux. Life’s ever-changing nature often leaves us feeling unwieldy and out […]
Spring came early this year, and I am glad. I needed the return of color to brighten the solemnness of loss. Following are observations on the healing power of nature: Light One of the joys of spring is the change in light and the return of warmth. Although there are days when winter’s chill lingers, […]