Category: 2020
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On Turning 50: Discoveries and Delights about God, Myself, and the World
Big birthdays provide opportunities to celebrate and reflect. In honor of turning fifty on Monday, I thought it would be fun to share with you my list of 50 discoveries and delights as I reflect on my life at this point. May they bring a smile to your face, and perhaps, a nod or two…
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Facing Fear
Happy summer! Walking outside to let out the chickens this morning, I felt the familiar stickiness of humidity hanging heavy in the air. The cool mornings of June have left for the warm mugginess of July. Wherever you find yourself today, I hope you are enjoying a bit of summer during this crazy, unpredictable time…
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Best of: The Virtue of Mundane Tasks
April has arrived, signaling spring along with the promise of budding trees and flowering bulbs. Normally, those of us in the northern hemisphere would feel the beginnings of hope, knowing that sooner rather than later, winter would release its hold. Yet, here we are—gripped by a global pandemic and wondering if the normal we once…
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A Postscript and a New Word (Expression?) for 2020
First, an update. Brad’s back is much better! After spending nearly two weeks on his back (almost our entire Christmas Break!) he received a helpful nerve-block injection that made it possible for him to stand, to walk, and basically to do normal life again without severe pain. In some ways, we are still reveling in…
Alicia Brummeler 