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Basement Orpheus
When I was younger, Orpheus was my jam. Even then, as a heathen child in the midst of a secular educational system, I recognized the deeper story…
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The Snowless Days Before Lent
We moved from Mississippi to Connecticut in early March of 2010. There was still snow on the ground when we arrived, but only those matted crusts of…
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Candlemas, Imbolc, and Chickens
Happy Candlemas! The day the Church celebrates the presentation of the Infant, the purification of the Virgin, and has traditionally blessed candles, a…
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Marking My Way East
This weekend, I measured the orientation of every door on the farm. My front door opens perfectly northeast. My back door faces precisely southwest. The…
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The Gift of Ordinary Time
HI hi hi hi hiiiii everyone! Merry Christmastide and happy New Year and glorious Epiphany! We had actual influenza sweep through the household which…
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O Adonai
O Adonai, and Leader of the house of Israel, Who appeared to Moses in the flame of the burning bush, and gave unto him the Law on Sinai: come and with…
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O Wisdom
A month ago, I did what I always do- I came up with a really great idea, worked manically on it for a few days, then demonstrated my unique brand of…
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Insufferably Hipster Christmas Carol I Love to Death
Just to make sure we’re all on the same page, I’m one of those stereotypical Wes Anderson fans*. I just love his work. I mean, sure, does he tell only…
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I Was One Way
I have really enjoyed watching "The Chosen" tv show. The whole experience, from acting, to set design, to discrete sidestepping of ecumenical landmines…
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Ways I'm Considering Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner Since My Oven Died Yesterday Afternoon
In the microwave. Note to self: consider buying a microwave. yes, I know that you hate them because you’re convinced they’re radiating everyone in the…
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Trees of the Field
Trees of the Field
Catholic wife, mother, farmer. Cultivating a sacramental worldview. Postcards from the farm a few times a week.
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