Events that occurred over the last few days have garnered the attention of the world in a manner rarely seen. First, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a stalwart figure on the global stage for 70 years, occurred on September 8, 2022. Second, the anniversary of the terror attacks that happened in the United States …
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Pause…..and go on
A few days ago I found out about the recent passing of a high school friend's wife. As I read her obituary, it was evident first and foremost that she had so many family members....parents, children, in-laws, cousins, etc., who will feel the empty space left in their lives now that she's gone. Then I …
The Smallest Christmas Tin
On a shelf in the utility room is a stack of old round tins in various sizes. Some are decorated in Christmas motifs and one is an old Charles Chips cookie tin. They are all well worn, with barely imperceptible hints of rust around the smooth finished edges of both the lids and containers. When …
Cary to Calcutta 