Month: August 2026
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Family and Faith
In the wooden pews In the candlelight.In the slow ribbon of incense rising Faces I have loved since childhood.Hands reaching.Nods across the aisle. A sacred silence. Every word finding its place. Felt the presence of those who knelt here years ago.Grandparents.Aunts.Uncles.Cousins.Neighbors.Entire…
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The Cookie Maker
My mother has always been a baker. There were pies cooling on the counter, cakes with candles, popcorn balls wrapped for little hands, and cookies— The recipe begins the way it always has. Two cups of flour, sifted. Nothing rushed, …
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The Pickles Adventure
Zip lining is one of those experiences that makes children feel like they’re flying, and their parents wide eyed on their every move. Safely secured by a harness to a sturdy cable, they glide through the air, soaring past the…
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The Black Dress
Whenever I travel back home, a black dress finds its place in my suitcase. Returning to my hometown means stepping into a place where every life touches another. A new baby arrives. Two hands join. A table fills. A chair…