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Words To Live By
At some point, statisticians will tally the number of people injured in 2011 in automobile accidents caused by distracted drivers. When they do, I will be someone they count. But I am more than a statistic: I am a wife, … Continue reading
In Which I Buy the Most Amazing Pair of Rain Boots
I have never been known for my sartorial splendor. I’m a jeans and t-shirts gal, and, even then, I’m none too stylish. Working at home as I do, you might even say that I sometimes err too much on the … Continue reading
The Problem With Platitudes
I’m thinking that the problem with platitudes is they’re impossible to live by. They have the ring of truth. They’re obvious, seem profound, and address the struggles we fight every day. Why yes, I think when I read Live each … Continue reading
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The Things I’ve Never Noticed
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I’m thinking about new ways of looking at the familiar.
Last week, my husband and I took a hike in Valley Forge Park, one of our favorite places to walk. Usually we stick to the Joseph Plumb Martin Trail, a 5-mile paved loop around the park. It’s scenic, it’s comfortable, it’s familiar. But this time, we ventured into the woods, up the steep, rocky path of Mount Joy, and I lost my bearings. What was known became unknown. Continue reading