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Why We Should Learn to Love the Color...
  Once upon a time, I would have insisted I did not... read more
Death, Enemies, and Garden Cleanup
  How's that for a title? It's October at Maplehurst. Most of... read more
A Gardener's Religion
  Is God in the clouds? Somewhere up above the clouds? Most... read more
Right Here, Right Now
  In the churches of my growing up, I heard admired men... read more
The Grace of Unanticipated Routines
  When I write about cultivating glory, of course I imagine myself... read more
When Building Up Begins with Tearing Down
  I am writing this from the front porch at Maplehurst. I... read more
This Turning World: A Reflection on Hope for...
  Our planet is always turning, always rotating around its center. But... read more
How to Love the Difficult Months
  I should call them the hydrangeas of astonishment. This summer hardly... read more
The Most Important Invitation
It's a wonderful thing to step into a place someone else has... read more
Summer Religion
  I do not love July, but I appreciate its drama. We... read more
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