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500 Words on the Line in the Ladies’ Room, Crepes, and Orchids
Last week there were about eight women waiting in the ladies’ room line for three stalls. It was a quiet line, and most people were
421 Words About the Beauty of Camp Westminster #PCUSA
Friendship bracelets. Skits. Canoes gliding on the still waters of a cool, clear, lake. Singing songs around smoky campfires and roasting marshmallows. Soft pine needles
485 Words About What I’ve Learned by Listening to Air Traffic Control (Part 1)
I started to listen to ATC in college when I flew a lot, alone. In those days you could listen to ATC while you flew
299 Words about the Placebo Effect
Everyone talks about the placebo effect like it’s a bad thing. “Gotta make sure it’s not just the placebo effect.” Scientists seem annoyed with it,
499 Words on Pet Peeves
It’s rainy and I’m a bit grouchy (or “grunchy” as the kids say) so today’s a good day to let my inner grinch shine and
453 Words on Housework and Weeds
Some of my favorite mentors are gardeners. Gardeners know what it means to have vision, to be patient, and to labor over something for a