Tag Archives: Doniphan County KS

A Moment of Seeing

Even though brief, the illumination of long slants of early sun provides vision that lasts throughout the day. Continue reading

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Christmas Eve Morning ’22

A harsh wind, a muted sunrise, a fiercely blue sky above broken clouds… and farm chores… Continue reading

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Last Monday Morning in March

The first hard glare of a fireball sun
breaks out from behind a blue-slate cloud. Continue reading

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Homecoming

Glass of wine: $3. Firewood: $5. Outdoor brazier: ??? A few hours to share with people you love: Priceless. Continue reading

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A Fine Fall

As other things die around it, a quiet but powerful faith will show itself in beautiful ways. Continue reading

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Old Into New

Like many other fine things in life, making apple cider isn’t easy but sharing our labors lightens the load for everyone. Continue reading

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The Blessing of Inconvenient Travel

I’ve known for many years now that interstate highways tend to lie about the places they go through. It’s not anything malicious or malevolent; it’s just the ways of things when the purpose of convenience gets elevated above all others. … Continue reading

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Old Friends and New Beginnings

As long as we are willing to form new friendships, willing to love and be loved, we treasure the old and welcome the new. Continue reading

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Running the Hills

Running hills is not easy but it is great exercise. And in Doniphan County, KS, it is also scenic. Continue reading

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Whoop! There It Was…

We spend a lot of time getting ready for things that seem to be over way too soon: weddings, parties, big meals… heaven, though, won’t be that way… Continue reading

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