Monthly Archives: August 2010
It burns, burns, burns
That old stump continues to stump me. We tried burning it again yesterday, hoping the carpenter ants inside would also perish. It burned for awhile, but eventually went out. It’s hard to defeat. As I stood staring at the … Continue reading
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Tagged fire and brimstone, Jeremiah, Revelation, ring of fire, stump grinder, stumps
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In stitches
It was a beautiful evening … the water was warm … Siblings were playing together. Mothers were cooking dinner. Fathers were supervising children. All was right with the world in the woods. They climbed every mountain. … Continue reading
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Tagged Brookville Hospital, Brookville Pennsylvania, Clarion River, river run, stitches
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Far and away
What is it about a campfire that brings people together? Is it the warmth? The cheerful spark and quiet popping sound? Is it the cozy glow? The sense of purpose and home in the midst of great black nothingness? … Continue reading
