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“Are You a Doctor?”

Sometimes I just have to laugh! Today, seemed to be my lucky day for being asked unusual questions in public and in private. I was standing at the register of the Dollar General, a bit distracted by my thoughts about writing this blog piece. My total for a mere 3 pounds of cat food and a bottle of bath soap was $14. As my payment was processing and the woman and I stood there waiting on the computer, the clerk...

From the Ends of the Earth

Rabbit holes and fox holesFrom deep within I come up for a moment of airAnd I call out to Him Hear my cry, O God;    listen to my prayer.From the ends of the earth I call to you,    I call as my heart grows faint;    lead me to the rock that is higher than I.For you have been my refuge,    a strong tower against the foe. I long to dwell in your tent forever    and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.For you, God, have heard my...

Funeral For a Tree

Last week my son postponed his visit here by a day after learning that a great tree had fallen. He made the pilgrimage to see this massive 400-year-old white oak tree, and said that “lots of people have been trickling out all day paying their respects.” It is right that such a community landmark that has metaphorically seen so many humans come and go should be noticed when it finally comes down. This tree was not visited nor mourned by...