Fear Fails by Deanna Duncan
Fear. Four simple letters that have the ability to paralyze us. Why? Blame it all on the amygdalae. These tiny (no bigger than a few centimeters) almond-shaped things buried deep…
The Value of One by Deanna Duncan
Amanda Eller started out the day in a great mood. The yoga teacher was in Maui and was about to explore a Hawaiian forrest the best way she knew how--with…
‘Tis the Season by Deanna Duncan
'Tis the Season! My photographer friends and I often send that message to each other along with "selfies" of empty coffee cups, crumpled snack wrappers and anything else littering our…
Real Adventure by Deanna Duncan
'Tis the Season! Yes, my friends, we have made it past October 25th so that means it is Christmas 24/7 on ALL three Hallmark channels. Any time of the day…
The Watch by Deanna Duncan
Jacob could barely hear his father when he asked him to go and get the box from the shelf. His father was weak and Jacob was trying to do…
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Hope in 3 Steps or Perfect Peonies by Deanna Duncan
Many years ago, I started my love affair with peonies. They just appeared so perfect--delicate, wispy and at the same time so lush. Let's not even get started on their…
Making Butter by Deanna Duncan
So I did this THING. I made my own butter. Guys, to say that this project created a mess is the understatement of the year. I think I am still…
Forgotten…Not by Deanna Duncan
Earlier this year, I started on the official “fill all the pots” mission. Along the front of the house, I have these big black pots that hold asparagus fern…
Lois, Eunice and Marge
Sometimes the most beautiful things in life that have the biggest impact on the future appear small and insignificant. Several years ago, Joyce Meyer received a letter from a viewer…
The Best Holiday Recipe
There is no substitution for the real thing. It was supposed to be a perfect day. Many of the people I loved were coming over for brunch and I could…