There’s a place on Interstate 80 in the middle of Iowa, in the middle of the USA, that takes my breath away. Driving this cross-country stretch easily lulls me into a road trip trance. But, shortly before the Newton, Iowa exit, Mother Nature snaps her fingers, demanding I gaze in her direction. And, for a […]
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Today I made a pie. A most delicious pie, laden with the freshest fruits of the season, piled high in a flaky crust, and jelled into place with a delectable glaze. This is my favorite pie. I’ve eaten it every summer for a long time. My mom made it for dessert when I was a
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I am walking. I am looking. I am looking for your light, God, in a world where darkness seeps through. My heart is heavy, like lead in my chest. My thoughts, they weep. They weep from my eyes as my mind makes no sense of this tragic pain… I typed these words into my iPhone
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The automatic doors hummed open, and our eyes smiled with connection – a young boy, of about 5 years, and myself. His mom, nearby, leaned on their cart, fishing for keys and handling life’s latest on her cell phone. Waiting beside her, I know he saw me coming. He saw me with my cart full of
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“What do you think about this weather?” “How did you get started in this business?” “Have you always lived in this town?” “Do you remember a store on Main Street that sold gargoyles? Is it no longer here? Because I loved it.” Some people hate small talk, but me, I’m rather fond of it. These
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