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About lettersfromheartscontent

Mother of six, wife to a forester and educator, former homeschool teacher and tutor with Classical Conversations. Now retired from teaching music at a small Christian school. In my retirement I am quilting, decluttering, and calling country dances--contra dances and more for people in my community who want to get out again.

Embarrassing

Posted on May 17, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

Wow, young me had no idea what she was doing. A week ago I posted Walker Tale #2 and that younger me published before thinking it through. Now that I am oh-so-much older I’m thinking I do not know the … Continue reading →

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How dare you?

Posted on May 12, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

I should write what I know. What qualifies me to get in the head of a boy? Continue reading →

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Walker Tale #2 He Answers Questions and Gets a Gift

Posted on May 6, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

Walker walked for hours down the lane. The sun rose in the sky and the sparkling drops of dew dried as the day warmed. He walked in and out of the dappled shade and the sun shone through the fresh … Continue reading →

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Walker Tales #1 Blind Bill Becomes Walker

Posted on May 5, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

Once upon a time, there was a young man called Blind Bill.  He was short and chubby, with dark curly hair that hung down to his nose. He wore jeans and a faded green t-shirt with a tear on the … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time

Posted on May 4, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

This Sunday I launch The Walker Tales on my church when I do my third Children’s message. The Walker Tales is a series of stories that follow Blind Bill who becomes Walker on his journey to become a servant in … Continue reading →

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Why I Love Calling a Community Dance

Posted on April 24, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

Like every other elementary school student who grew up in the 1960s I first learned of square dancing in Phys Ed. I rather liked dancing with some of the boys but I understand if their memories of dancing with me … Continue reading →

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Too Many Choices

Posted on April 24, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

written November 2022; update will follow So, it turns out that when you leave a job and end a career, you have a lot more decisions to make about how to spend time! And it turns out I am the … Continue reading →

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Perspective

Posted on April 23, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

The ebbing tide has drained the ocean floor, a flat expanse of glistening, naked sand; its sheen reflects a sullen overcast, the white above, a silver film beneath. The summer boarding houses past the dunes have porches facing east, and … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Sea from Wells Beach, Maine

Posted on April 17, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

The sea moves endlessly in faceted planes that swell and fall. She reflects light and we reflect upon her. Continue reading →

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A Big Ol’ Texas Palm Sunday

Posted on April 2, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

Children’s message for April 2, 2023 Imagine the State of Texas gets so big and powerful that it conquers Vermont and sets up an occupation. Texans flock up to pretty little Vermont and build big houses and hire Vermonters to … Continue reading →

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