The Peace Within the Waves
There’s something about the steady rhythm of ocean waves; the way they rise and fall, again and again....that brings a sense of calm we of...
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“Springtime in NC: Where the Weather Keeps You Guessing”
If you grew up around here, you know spring doesn’t arrive, it sort of wanders in, looks around, and says, “I might stay… I m...
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The House That Still Knows My Name
I’ve come to believe that some houses don’t just sit quietly on their piece of land, they remember things. The one I grew up in cert...
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Lent for the Overthinkers Among Us
Every year about this time the season of Lent quietly arrives, much like a well-meaning reminder that we probably should eat more vegetables and...
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Spring in the Carolinas
There is a certain kind of anticipation that comes with the approach of spring in the Carolinas. It doesn’t arrive suddenly or loudly. Ins...
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When The Music Comes Back
Sometimes, without warning, a melody drifts through my mind; a tune from my younger days. It may rise while I’m washing dishes, driving down a f...
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Divine Comfort, Wrapped in Fur
There are moments in life when love arrives without words, without explanation, just presence. Animals have a way of doing that. They sense what we ca...
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Overbuilt and Overwhelmed
“Development may bring opportunity, but it also carries consequences we can’t ignore.”I moved to this county in mid-1988, when drivi...
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More Than Roses
Valentine’s Day arrives each year wrapped in red paper and ribboned expectations. Store shelves bloom with roses, hearts, and chocolate, and lov...
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Angels Among Us
There are angels all around us, even when we don’t recognize them at first. A few days ago, the world changed for my husband and I in the ...
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The Arctic Blast-Southern Style
Here in the South, winter is less a season and more a rumor. It’s something we hear about from relatives up North, right before they tell ...
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Everyone Has a Story
Everyone has a story, even if they don’t yet know they have one.Most folks think a story has to be something grand: a turning point, a tragedy, ...
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Do You Remember?
I’ve always had a way of remembering dates. Birthdays, anniversaries, the days we welcomed life and the days we laid it to rest. Over time, I&rs...
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When January Settles In
January arrives with a stillness that feels heavier than the months before it. The calendar turns, expectations reset, and yet the days themselves see...
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The Quiet Gift of a New Year
As another year has drawn to a close, there is a quiet blessing in simply being able to look ahead. Not everyone is granted that grace. The pass...
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A Gentle Pause before January
As December draws to a close, we find ourselves standing in a quiet in-between. The calendar is nearly full, yet our hearts feel unfinished, lingering...
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