Category: Social issues
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Jesus and the Rich Man
Today was a glorious late summer day. This morning we went for a fine sojourn on one of the local bike paths that travel alongside the water. The local osprey seem to be doing better than their counterparts in our former digs, a discovery that brought us joy. We’ve had a wet summer and the…
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The Fate of the Osprey
A bright, warm late summer morning, less hot and humid than recent days. We’ve managed to make it through the morning without air conditioning on the first floor! The electrician, who is working in the basement, reports that he is cool and comfortable. Across the street roses are still blooming. In yards and margins throughout…
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Reading “Kate and Frida”
A damp, cloudy, cold morning in which “gloomy” seems the right descriptor for the weather’s mood. Much needed rain is forecast for tonight and tomorrow, followed by sun and relative warmth for the weekend. Many of our trees are in full leaf and the lilacs are on the edge of blooming. The redbud is adorned…
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A Cold Day
Today is a cold, bright, snow covered day, following Saturday’s storm that brought the birds to the feeder in mass. Yesterday morning we were meeting friend’s early, for a long delayed cup of coffee, and were exultant to discover that “the guys” had cleared our driveway. We have now managed a healthy winter, certainly ending…
