Dr. Clare

August 1, 2024

I Thought I Knew

Old Boxes A new writing project drew me to the dusty box of old files in the basement. I avoided it for a very long time, but now, I’m ready. The untouched boxes from our last (and incredibly difficult) move spoke to me and told me it was time to […]
June 28, 2024

Trilobite

Cairn A cairn is a man-made stack of rocks memorializing a particular event. Jacob placed one to follow his dream of God. In other countries, such as Scotland, a stack of stones serves as a marker along a path, guiding the way ahead. That’s what happened to me. An unusual […]
May 28, 2024

View From the Back Seat

Together Again The view from the back seat of a car is different from the one behind the wheel. I usually drive alone, and on long drives, my hands are on the steering wheel with my focus on the road ahead. This trip was different, and it wasn’t all bad. […]
April 25, 2024

Stray Friends

“There’s a stray dog on your deck blocking the door. He growled and won’t let me get in to feed Miss Ruthie.” I was on vacation, packing for my return home, when my cat sitter sent the text. “Miss Ruthie has plenty of food. Just wanted to let you know […]