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Light and Darkness
The darkness of school shootings and their aftermath has been front and center in the news this month, testing our very resolve to build a better world. As the light… Read more
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When Music Soothes the Soul
Someone posted a link to a video today. I was entranced by the music, sung by a man named Gulaan, from New Caledonia, who was auditioning on the show called… Read more
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We Are Bound Together
I have always loved the songs of James Taylor, but when I first heard his tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., it made my heart soar. The lyrics are so… Read more
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How Poor is Poor in America?
Take a moment to think about how much money you spend each day to exist – meaning how much you spend on food, transportation, and a roof over your head.… Read more
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When the Universe Speaks
A few days ago, I was feeling a bit blue. My body was out of sorts. My mind was, too. I was having a hard time shaking the unsettled and… Read more
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Public Service Announcement
This is a fuzzy, cuddly neck warmer. The tan fleece material is quite soft. Inside are barley seeds which roll around and allow you to reshape it to your neck or whatever… Read more
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Looking Back a Year
May 2nd, 2016. I was visiting family friends for the weekend in Chapel Hill and had stayed an extra day to work remotely from there. Things were chill. Enjoyable. It… Read more
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This Life Is Short
My dad’s recent passing reminded me that our opportunities are in the present, not the future. Spending time with those we care about is something that must occur in the present tense, not… Read more
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Funeral Aftermath, Part 2
On Sunday, October 2nd, we had a service at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Wendy Cook, followed by a service at the cemetery. Both services were beautiful. As I recall the procession from the… Read more
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Funeral Aftermath, Part 1
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the definition of aftermath is “the period following an event, such as an accident or war, and the effects caused by the event.” And that… Read more
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I’m Cathy,
Here you’ll find my notes about research and other related professional work interests, as well as some personal things, such as books I’ve found interesting, stories of family and friends, travel, and spiritual musings.
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