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Where there’s a will, there’s a way
Sweet Potato Wisdom The other day, my mom decided she wanted to make sweet potato fries. As you know, sweet potatoes are no joke when it comes to cutting—hard as…
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Daily Walk
I walk.Each day, usually. For health.For strength.For sanity. To clear the noise.To welcome silence.To hear what’s underneath. I walk to put thoughts in line.Or to let them scatter.To remember. To…
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Meanwhile in Normandy
While I’ve been in California, surrounded by sunshine and the familiar comfort of family, Yann, Chelsea and the Pickles are off in Normandy, visiting his mother. And truly — I…
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The Pop-Pop Swirl
Zinnias’ unpretentious, joyous wonder can make me smile without even trying, with their pop-pop colors and sturdy stalks. Zinnias remind me of home, which reminds me of childhood, which reminds…
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One Week Old
Today was a beautiful baby bundle day. My mother and I met baby Cal, my great nephew—Jack (my nephew) and Jordan’s son. He arrived three weeks early, a tiny surprise,…
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New Day
Life is running alongside us begging us to take hold,literally feeding us with all it has,surrounding us with an invisible yet visible bountiful blanket. How easy it is to be…
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The Liturgy of Care
She’s lived here always,where generosity grows. Her door is open—Family and friends come,carrying sweetness in the crook of their arms. Fresh corn, still warm from the sun,twice in one week…
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BlackBerry Pie Making Lesson
First, find your blackberry bramble and pick four cups of fresh, handpicked blackberries. They should be plump and have a glossy coat. Set them aside while you prepare the crusts.…
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Hiking in the French Alpes
My daughter Chelsea and her family took a vacation to the French Alps— fresh air, cooler weather, green hills, and the peace that comes with wide open spaces, and high…
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