A Visit
Going back through time listening to her stories grateful to be here Continue reading A Visit
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The Hertz Rental
Let me tell you about my time at the Hertz rental on Getwell Road. I went this morning at nine to pick up my car to drive south to see my momma. The lobby was crowded with people waiting for Ubers and talk of how to make some extra cash. “You don’t transport people. You do food.” The wise one held court as she counseled … Continue reading The Hertz Rental
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Family Lessons
Taking time to listen and learn from my mom is a great gift to me in this season of life. There are so many details about our family that I never knew, or perhaps I just missed along the way. Continue reading Family Lessons
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February Notes
Enjoy these notes from my February journal as I reflect on the birthdays of our children in the month ahead and offer some quotes for your reflection interspersed with photos from a recent walk in Bryan Park in Richmond, Virginia. Continue reading February Notes
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Falling in Love Again
The author rediscovers her love for stitching as she unpacks old supplies and starts a new project. The activity brings back memories of family and friends who shared her passion. She finds joy and renewal in stitching, realizing it defines her. The simple act of creating through stitching becomes soulful and lifegiving. Continue reading Falling in Love Again
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Walking in December
Amidst the quiet days of December, the author finds joy in nature’s gifts – from winter landscapes to shared walks with family. Each step brings healing, reflection, and a deep sense of gratitude, echoing John Muir’s belief that in nature, one receives more than sought. Continue reading Walking in December
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Relationships Matter
Bella was the primary caregiver for her husband for the last 10 years of his life. A shut-in, he was highly dependent on Bella for day to day care, doctor’s visits, stimulation, and all the things that many of us take for granted. But Bella loved him and was devoted to him and shaped her days by his routine. With the passing of time the rhythm of getting together with friends and family faded away Continue reading Relationships Matter
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Slow Time
In the early days of married life my husband, Burt, and I would go for drives on our days off. We would pack a picnic and meander down the road to visit an apple orchard, or see sailboats, or explore an antique shop, or rediscover a spot my husband remembered from year’s past. It was a welcome ending to our week. Continue reading Slow Time
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Keep the Home Fires Burning
In all the homes my husband, Burt, and I have shared a central piece has been a fire place or wood stove. Even if a home had a gas insert when we moved in, high on the priority list was removing the gas insert and replacing it with a wood stove. Over the years as storms have passed through collecting and splitting the wood has … Continue reading Keep the Home Fires Burning
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The Fullness of Time
Some wonder if it is too late to live a meaningful life, while others feel life’s responsibilities stand in the way of living the life they want. Continue reading The Fullness of Time
Florence Brooks 