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The Hotel McCutcheon

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Douglas Abbott

It has taken a long time for me to write this story. For many months, ever since my sister, Erica, died, I have made half a dozen false starts. More than once, I got several paragraphs down only to lose … Continue reading →

Posted in Kindness | Tagged bereavement, camaraderie, death, fellowship, food, friendship, fun, generosity, grace, Grief, hospice, hospitality, hotel, kindness, lodging, loss, mourning, passing, wake | 4 Comments

Apple For the Teacher

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Douglas Abbott

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” –Henry Brooks Adams A chance round of e-mails kicked off by an old friend has put me back in touch with one of my very favorite high school English … Continue reading →

Posted in Teaching | Tagged education, fun, joy, language, teachers, teaching, writing | Leave a comment

Accidental Blessings

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Douglas Abbott

“Coincidence is when God acts anonymously.” –Unknown “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Posted in Accidental Blessings | Tagged beauty, blessings, fun, grace, happenstance, joy, random, unexpected | 1 Comment