Speed Up the Day to Freedom

After my last “letter” to you–the one that covered the rioting and looting in cities across the U.S.–I received a multitude of e-mails supporting my wish that we unite as Americans, regardless of color or creed, with the goals of enlightenment and resolution and peace.  In addition to those who appreciated my feelings, however, there…

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Celebrating the Ordinary

What has this month brought for you this year? Last May and June here in Maryland, we had temperatures that were warm but not hot, sunny days and little rain, breezes rather than wind. Not so in 2020, however, as it has rained an inordinate amount, (particularly over the weekends), and the temperatures have sometimes…

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Feed the Need

Last time I wrote, I mentioned that I thought the most we could do in the midst of this COVID crisis was to be patient and to shelter-in-place. While I still believe that to be true, I am–like  many others–beginning to feel claustrophobic, confined, and helpless. On the news, I hear of the many protests…

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Our Motionless March

On March 30th, joy arrived in my house with a phone call: my second grandson had just been born in New York City. The photos my son then sent showed me what a beauty he is, only six and a half pounds, with a full head of dark hair. I am greatly relieved, as well,…

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