I sit on the little bench pulled close to the keyboard. My heart is pounding; my hands shaking. I have practiced the music for hours. I know the notes, the rhythm. She sits close beside, this teacher who is friend – filled with such grace and kindness. I fumble my…
Read moreIn the summer of 2014 my husband and I made the delightful trip to Fredricksburg to visit the Wildseed Farm. Not the best time of year for viewing wildflowers, but we love the ride. Besides, we had something else in mind. We wanted to buy seeds to start our own…
Read moreThe streets and sidewalks of this great city were quiet on the morning we took this walk, gasping for breath as we climbed one hill after another. It was a different scene on the day we arrived, a busy, bustling saturday afternoon. The beautiful weather had drawn everyone outdoors, and…
Read moreImagine with me a little village, tucked away in a beautiful valley. Set high on a hill overlooking the village sits a mansion, surrounded by stately trees and perfectly manicured lawns – the home of a king and his daughters. The village itself consists of a few dozen neatly thatched…
Read moreWe sat close together in the front row of the small courtroom, separated from the legal proceedings by a three foot wooden barrier. After years of dealing with the lies and shady maneuverings of the man standing before the judge, we were finally getting our day in court. Put in…
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