I live in a rural place and love it. A dirt road, trees and ponds all around me, and just a few houses dotting the landscape. It’s a nature lover’s paradise. We’ve gotten used to the wildlife that shares our space—bears that lumber past our property, foxes that dart down the road, and even the […]

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April 8, 2025

Be Like a Duck: A Lesson in Living in the Moment

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