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Dirt & Bones: Climate Change
For some folks the words CLIMATE CHANGE are a rousing call to arms. That’s not my intent in this post. I’m not interested in the pros or cons of current political clashes concerning the causes and effects of mankind’s contribution to the warming — or the cooling — of the earth. (I was a college…
HOST
Wild Word Friday! It’s unusual to find a word that in its noun form has two very opposite meanings, but HOST is one of those contrary words. In its most ancient form – ghosti, an Indo-European word – it meant stranger or guest. Right away you can see the dichotomy. A guest is someone we…
A Glance Back – Thanksgiving!
This Thanksgiving I felt especially blessed, because my mother is still with us, despite the ravages of white matter dementia, which has so afflicted her body and mind. Imagine not being able to use your hands, not being able to speak, not being able to walk, your muscles so stiff that even when you lie…
Free Book July 2017!
We are delighted to highlight Olivia Newport’s newest Amish book GLADDEN THE HEART as our July 2017 free book!! From the back cover: “1847: The members of the Amish church in the Kishacoquillas Valley of central Pennsylvania don’t know quite what to make of the Methodist tent revival going on down the road. From the…
And to you, Jackie! Thank you for the card!! Sending thoughts of joy and love your way!
Merry Christmas to you Sue, Neil and family.