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My Presidential Address

Posted on June 9, 2020 by wisdomseason

Originally posted on Why We Blog:
Obviously, I’d be voted out of office after my first term for being too centrist. I. My fellow Americans. We live in troubled times. America is at a crossroads. Rarely, have we faced bigger…

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Woodland Shortbread: Two Recipes for Foraged Fir Biscuits

Posted on December 22, 2016 by wisdomseason

“For the first time since he had entered Narnia he saw the dark green of a fir tree.” Since childhood, I’ve had a powerful affection for conifers. Growing up in Saskatchewan, thes… Source: Woodland Shortbread: Two Recipes for Foraged Fir … Continue reading →

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Why I Don’t Do Pirate Festivals

Posted on August 11, 2016 by wisdomseason

The little village I where I live is on the Erie Canal. Main Street struggles mightily to stay afloat with a few eateries, local small business and second hand, antique and consignment shops. The local Chamber of Commerce, bless their hearts, is doing … Continue reading →

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Escaping

Posted on April 21, 2016 by wisdomseason

I know personally two women who fled abusive partners the only way they thought possible, by literally leaving with what they and the children could collect and pack in the car in a couple of hours. They returned weeks or … Continue reading →

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Defending our human-ness

Posted on March 23, 2016 by wisdomseason

I wrote this as a message for the congregation of my church, but it really is simply about being in community, being part of the human race. It seems appropriate to share in this season of so much that challenges … Continue reading →

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No Filter

Posted on June 20, 2015 by wisdomseason

Most of this originated as a euology for my father, Norman Smith, who passed away two years ago a the age of 80. We had a complicated relationship. He was my biggest fan and harshest critic. He was my hero … Continue reading →

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Perspective

Posted on May 7, 2015 by wisdomseason

I think the golden years are when you start to think about your legacy not in terms of wanting people to love you, but that they know unequivocally how very much you loved them.

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Mother’s love and tuna macaroni salad

Posted on December 11, 2014 by wisdomseason

. . . if you haven’t crushed every dream of theirs on that particular day by asking them to do something they don’t want to do, they will smile a smile that lights up your whole world and yell over their shoulder as they head for the door, “Love you too, Ma”. Continue reading →

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A Revolutionary Love Story

Posted on October 19, 2014 by wisdomseason

During the American Revolution there was a teenager named Elizabeth Raymond, who lived with her parents and sister and brother in New Bedford, NY, where her parents ran a tavern. Elizabeth’s father was a member of Clan Raymond of Scotland where … Continue reading →

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Andy and Opie

Posted on July 31, 2014 by wisdomseason

I took the morning off yesterday to take Mom to one of her doctor’s appointments, so I was “home” at a time of day when I normally would be in the city working. As I pulled out of my little … Continue reading →

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