by Deb Farris | Jul 15, 2020 | Devotions
As the unexpected complexities of these days sometimes leave me in a daze As I listen to the stories of lives so young, so old, in overwhelming isolation As I think of not being able to hold a loved one’s hand or let my eyes rest on the final beat of that heart I...
by Deb Farris | Dec 18, 2019 | Devotions
Day 18: Advent is a time for Chili “Oh honey, it’s cold out there!” Todd said when he got back from walking Fannie. “Seven degrees!” I remembered the left over Chili from Saturday night sitting on the basement steps. My mom would make Chili on the day we all piled...
by Deb Farris | Nov 28, 2019 | Musings
So it’s Thanksgiving and at the moment I’m thankful for Fannie getting me up and moving this morning. We’re just taking it easy today. No big meals. No pressure to get up and get going. It will be a simple kind of day that I will simply cherish. Like our walk to the...
by Deb Farris | Nov 8, 2019 | Dance, Greater Good, Musings
The violin called out a sweet message setting a stage of elegance. I lifted my eyes from my conversation to the staircase as the dancers made their entrance and slowly began their descent into the space where the audience stood watching mesmerized and suddenly we were...
by Deb Farris | Oct 27, 2019 | Musings
The sound of the leaves squished beneath our feet. We had passed out most of the Trick or Treats before we snapped on Fannie’s harness and leash then walked the ravines still finding others to...
