by Shari Dragovich | Dec 13, 2018 | Faith, Uncategorized
One of the benefits of growing up on a farm is understanding what it is really like to be “born in a stable” and “lain in a manger.” I was reminded of this—strangely—by our recent snow. Snow here in December—yes, even in the mountains—is somewhat unusual. At least a...
by Shari Dragovich | Dec 6, 2018 | Faith, Uncategorized
It started with a box of sand. A casserole pan, to be exact. I vaguely remember my mother trying different containers before landing on the worn but sturdy 9×11 metal pan. One year was an old gift box for clothing. Another year, a shoe box leftover from my...
by Shari Dragovich | Dec 4, 2018 | Faith, Uncategorized
Advent: a coming into being (Webster’s) a coming or arrival of someone or something that is worthy of note (American Heritage) the four weeks between Christmas and Thanksgiving when approximately 60-80 hours preparation work is added atop daily living for a...
by Shari Dragovich | Nov 5, 2018 | Nature, Uncategorized
They are gone now. It has turned cold and I imagine they need warmer air for their transcontinental travels. But while they were here, they were glorious. Flutterings of burnt orange flame topsy-turvy on wind currents; whispering between invisible particles of air...
by Shari Dragovich | Aug 21, 2018 | Faith, Mothering, These Days, Uncategorized
I was standing at the Welcome Counter right outside the double doors to our church’s sanctuary. It was my day to greet folks and “be the face” of St. John Lutheran for visitors. It was the end of service; I was repeating my “Bye, have a great week!” when she came...
by Shari Dragovich | Jun 26, 2018 | Nature, Ribbon Box, These Days, Travel, Uncategorized
My readers with military connections will appreciate (or at least recognize) the acronym in my title. ‘AAR’ means After Action Report. Admittedly it’s a rather dull title. It’s uncreative and systematic sounding, especially considering what I am aiming for in writing...
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