Tag Archives: Trial

Rot, High Winds, Fallen Chimney, Lifted Roof

Posted on May 2, 2023 by AECRM

I unearthed an old list of blog ideas buried in the paper piles of my office submitted by old friends and two cousins. I am tempted by their excellent suggestions and mean to address them shortly, but right now, I … Continue reading →

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FIRE

Posted on July 1, 2022 by AECRM

There are fires, and then there are FIRES! Some were pleasant such as the fire in our fireplace or the campfires where we roasted hot dogs and marshmallows. Others were painful to learn about, such as people injured by a … Continue reading →

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Drafted, 1941

Posted on November 20, 2020 by AECRM

I scrawled the following lines in 2004,  about my parents during WWII.  They married in 1941 and had six months before my father had to report for duty. Between March 1942 and October 1945, he served under General Patton in … Continue reading →

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The Roller Coaster of These Days

Posted on October 20, 2020 by AECRM

I have lost people dear to me before: parents, grandparents, aunts, uncle, and my dear Godparents. Through divorce, I lost my first husband; even though I was the one who sought it, it has never stopped being a weight and … Continue reading →

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The19th Anniversary of 9/11/2001

Posted on September 11, 2020 by AECRM

In these contentious political days, when rioters have toppled historical monuments in cities all across America, it is imperative to say a word about history. As individuals, we bring our baggage to the understanding of the world and its history. … Continue reading →

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Hurricanes Laura and Hugo

Posted on August 28, 2020 by AECRM

I moved to South Carolina in 1988, when my husband got a teaching job there. Thirteen months later, we learned of a massive category 5 hurricane named Hugo bearing down on the Carolinas. At that time, Hugo was the largest … Continue reading →

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Nothing Prepared Me For This

Posted on August 7, 2020 by AECRM

I had a wonderful evening last night with my brother and sister-in-law. They had invited me to join them for dinner. The food was delicious, the view from their patio lovely, the evening weather beautiful, the company perfect. After loitering … Continue reading →

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Pray For A Eucatastrophe

Posted on July 28, 2020 by AECRM

Some time ago I wrote a blog post about the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. On my book page I wrote this: To cut to the chase, let me suggest a book that seems perfectly tailored for reading … Continue reading →

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Personal Battles

Posted on July 24, 2020 by AECRM

Not very long ago, I posted a request on my personal Facebook page for a close friend battling a rare disease. I share it now and ask my readers who are praying sorts to please do so for my friend. … Continue reading →

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A Riptide of Grief

Posted on June 30, 2020 by AECRM

Long ago, at Folly Beach in South Carolina, some good times were interrupted by what seemed to me to be an eternity of terror. If you have experience with riptides, you probably know just what I mean. We were in … Continue reading →

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