Each Labor Day, I mop my floors. Now, that is a strange compulsion, isn’t it? Although it sounds as if I mop my floors only once a year, I do mop them throughout the year too. And, the word compulsion is a little misleading because no one is forcing me to do this, so maybe […]
Sep 3, 2023
Two Prayers for Labor Day
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From the Book of Isaiah, Chapter 64, verses 5-6; 8-9: “You meet him who rejoices and does righteousness, who remembers You in Your ways. You are indeed angry, for we have sinned–In these ways we continue; And we need to be saved. But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and […]
Aug 31, 2023
And, a Fond Farewell
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Out with the old, in with the new. I guess. But, wait minute–didn’t August just get started? What happened to the month? Anyway, that’s what the calendar says, so enjoy this day, August 31. It won’t come again for another whole year. There’s definitely a hint of fall in the air. Mornings are cool, […]
Aug 28, 2023
M-I-C-K-E-Y…
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What is it a sign of when I wake up with the old Mickey Mouse Club theme song running through my head? M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E! Mickey Mouse (Donald Duck) Mickey Mouse (Donald Duck). Forever let us raise our banner high, high, higher! Etc. There’s more. Anyway, who knows the reason for pop-up memories? In my work-in-progress, […]
Aug 27, 2023
Too Quiet
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It’s awfully quiet in my little corner of the world this morning. A small breeze stirs the maple leaves. Nemo snoozes, the refrigerator clicks on, and even the birds are still. The dog walker strides up the hill, her furry, four-legged charge trotting to keep up. No lights shine from any windows besides mine. My […]
