Category: Teaching
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High Holy Days
A lovely early autumn day. Last night, the fading light set the field aglow. The woodbine climbs a maple and flames the trunk red. The goldenrods in all their diversity spread a rich yellow along the edges of field and beaches. Looking about, the world teems blossoms, as summer’s fierce abundance slowly dwindles. I’ve been…
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Use Your Words
A fine early September day. We had a goodly dew overnight so the grass is wet, green, and lush. Jennie says that this morning’s dawn chorus was rowdy; without my hearing aids I could not hear it, but I am glad the birds were up and singing. The days are cool and sunny, the nights…
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The Beatitudes Revisited
The fog has lifted and the smell of smoke in the air has waned a bit, although my eyes are still stinging some. The state has not posted an air quality alert but that does not mean much for our unique microclimate. Yesterday morning I was sitting at our kitchen table enjoying coffee with friends…
