Backstory I’ve missed sharing with you on Sunday mornings. So today, with the changing seasons in mind, this story is sent from the Consider This archives. Click to listen or follow below to read. Autumn As I write this for you, the mountains are still gleaming green, as they have, all summer. It’s September, but the tones of autumn have not yet touched the leaves. Soon, they will lose their summer strength and then EXPLODE with the colors of fall. Such a special time, here in the valley. Here in the Shenandoah Valley, folks will travel from afar to witness it for the few special days when nature offers this feast of color and spins the air with the fresh fall smell. Before we know it, the leaves will have fallen and the cold will … Read more... about Autumn
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Christmas Spirit
Backstory Here we go again. We find ourselves right on the front edge of the holiday season. Time to be festive, jolly, and filled with the spirit of giving. Although celebrations and traditions … [Read More...] about Christmas Spirit
Ornaments and Memories
Backstory For decades, ornaments have been accumulated for the family Christmas tree. Today, they are out of sync with modern holiday culture. See what happens to the boxes of ornaments displayed … [Read More...] about Ornaments and Memories
Obsolete Words
Backstory It all started when I said to a young person, “Aw shucks.” It was meant to be a joke. But she had no idea what that meant. I realized she had probably never heard the comment. Oh dear! … [Read More...] about Obsolete Words
My Friend Is Dying
Backstory I read somewhere that part of the privilege of being human is getting a moment when we can say goodbye. How would you react if a friend shared with you that her death was imminent? What … [Read More...] about My Friend Is Dying