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Birthdays 25 July 2018

I read recently that it’s important to celebrate birthdays because it marks our beginning. I can remember, as a kid, looking forward to supper on my birthday because I knew that cake was imminent. It should be a joyous day, … Continue reading

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Camp Creek 23 July 2018

Over the weekend, we made our annual trek to Waverly, Nebraska to attend their 42nd antique machinery and threshing show at the Camp Creek grounds. Meeting old friends that we haven’t seen for year is a highlight as we greet each … Continue reading

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Mountains 20 July 2018

On this foggy start to a Friday morning, I thought I’d share some pictures from some of our hikes this summer. We’ve done much more distance overall this summer in preparation for a long hike in Rocky Mountain National Park … Continue reading

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Hold Them Dear 16 July 2018

Where do we find those that we’ve lost? We celebrate lives both well-lived and maybe not so well-lived, but we celebrate those lives because we loved them. We miss them terribly and we feel lost because they are no longer … Continue reading

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Routine 11 July 2018

What are your routines? What kinds of actions do you take that make it possible for you to do what you need to do? Do you have routines that are dragging you down? That you need to change? That you … Continue reading

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Farmers 5 July 2018

Farmers have to be some of the most hopeful folks ever to exist. Bury all your financial planning for a year in the ground in various different seed varieties. If you are a dry land farmer, wait for rain to … Continue reading

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Bobby and Gus 2 July 2018

As the afternoon began to cool into evening, Gus stirred, and Bobby sat up. “Need to move, boy?” Gus didn’t answer but got to his feet and pushed his hind end back over his haunches, front legs stretching as far … Continue reading

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Sir Barth and Bobby 27 June 2018

From the deep blue of the doors to the pale blue towels drying on the line under a clear blue sky with a few puffy white clouds floating along, everything seemed awash with joy. A strange combination of fuzzy Labrador … Continue reading

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Hiking 25 June 2018

As we met in the parking lot, strapped on our packs and crossed the road to head up the wide road-trail, the morning was cool with a wonderful breeze. There was no haze at all in a bright blue sky … Continue reading

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Connection 19 June 2018

Aren’t our stories about belonging? Whether we are living our story or writing a story, deep down we need to belong somewhere. I seek my belonging in many places: In the mist of early mornings after a night of rain, … Continue reading

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