Monthly Archives: September 2012

Listen to the Falling Rain – On Libraries, Reading, and the Magic of Books


Listen to the falling rain, Listen to it fall, And with every drop of rain I can hear you call.” (Jose Feliciano) Today, unusual for North Carolina, has been a grey day of ongoing gentle rain. It has made me think. To me … Continue reading

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Freeing the Butterflies, A Granddaughter’s Lesson


In the bulb there is a flower;                                       in the seed, an apple tree; In cocoons, a hidden promise:       … Continue reading

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A Different Angle – Fall and the Quality of Light


When I was growing up every child in school counted down the days to summer vacation. At summer’s end, we took up our busy lives once more, starting a new school year, a new chance at learning and relationships. Even … Continue reading

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Down in the Valley, the Valley So Low…


I have been through the valley of weeping The valley of sorrow and pain But the “God of all comfort,” was with me To comfort, to hold and sustain. As the earth needs clouds and sunshine, Our souls need both … Continue reading

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The Great Squirrel Adventure – On Mothering and Lucky and Lou


I don’t usually do much personal posting but Labor Day weekend was unusual to say the least, so I guess this post can be as well. We knew going into it that this would not be a laid back farewell … Continue reading

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