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Deb Farris reading near river
Heading Home

Heading Home

Today is the first day of my vacation and although I still have a newsletter article to write, a strategic plan to update and a grant to review before I can sign off :/, I had to take some time to honor Dad’s one year memorial. I read through the dates scribbled...

Recipe: Beating the Blues

“Get some rest. Don’t stress over the weekend about anything. That’s what Mondays are for,” my co-worker said with a giggle and her usual twinkle as I walked out of the office this evening. I had filled a manilla folder full of what I had hoped...
Remembering the Corn Story

Remembering the Corn Story

One Thanksgiving years ago, my dad read a story about some kernels of corn in his Reader’s Digest. He pointed it out to me and shared the magazine but, taking little interest in the subject matter, I didn’t read it. I’m sure my thoughts were on more...
Triplet of Laughter

Triplet of Laughter

“The waves are HUGE! White caps! Come look!” Todd sounded like a little boy discovering the water for the first time.  “Where?” I said walking into the room not yet awake.  “There! Oop…here comes another set!” It looked more...
Companion

Companion

Thirsty shores quenched by laughing, lapping waves. Sky wrinkled from a long night’s work. Clouds, like cloaks, reveal pockets full of mystery. Against the somber waters, wings of hope appear and my eyes can see that nature, my close companion, understands the...

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