Writing
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What the festival costs is more than the price of helium in a few small red balloons, and a birthday cake for the church during coffee hour... more»
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Against the random danger of ember attacks, safety has a snowball’s chance... more»
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Tenderly hold those who grieve, those who worry about loved ones more»
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In the beginning were the leaves, and the leaves were fragile and beautiful, and the leaves were on the tree. more»
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God, help me to let go unkind words said to me or about me, unkind (but often very clever) words I have rehearsed... more»
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What the festival costs is more than the price of helium in a few small red balloons, and a birthday cake for the church during coffee hour. more»
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Joseph saw him first, the man who was an unexpected baby, boy in a carpenter’s shop. John, recently passed, recognized his cousin, playmate, friend rising from the Jordan with a dove more»
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Blessed is anyone who cares for another's parent, because the ex isn't doing it or nobody comes to visit this elder, or the old coot, crabby Naomi, whiner has pushed everyone away. more»
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For those on water, for those who must travel, for those going in labor with a child... more»
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Thank you for all the presents, the sweet, ordinary things - elbows, chocolate, toothbrushes and running shoes... more»
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For the generosity of children I give thanks' for the way children believe miracles can visit them, I give thanks. more»
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It's been a long time since this knee could bend... more»