Some stories are difficult to tell. Not because we are ashamed of what happened, but because sharing them requires us to revisit moments we would rather leave behind. This is one of those stories. For years, seeing patches of Indian Blanket wildflowers across any part of the West Texas landscape lifted my heart. Their brilliant…
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This is Azrael’s advice to a dear friend of mine whom I’ve known for over ten years. We met in New Mexico at a museum conference. Arthur is one of the kindest soul’s I have met in this chaotic and often unpredictable world. When I found out he reads obituaries as a daily ritual,…
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Read MoreNote: I interviewed Sister Mary Hawkins in May 2014. She is a remarkable lady who turned her life into one of service. Sister Mary founded St. Benedict Monastery in Canyon, Texas. This interview reflects on her life, why she became a nun and her experiences of being a teacher. This interview was part of my…
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