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Missives from the Evac Zone | Though the Mountains Be Shaken

Recalling disasters that have effected me, both near (the Easton Fire) and far (watching on the news far away)…I feel another disaster is coming upon us.

Like watching a beloved family member slowly pass away, even with the encouragement of Sister Bernice, I understand the news as a death knell to the country of my birth. Too dramatic?

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Iona, Scotland: Enchanting Isle of Spirit and Mystery

The mysterious island if Iona is calling, who will sojourn with us for a time?  The natural and spiritual appeal of this tiny island in the Inner Hebrides off the coast of Scotland has been drawing travelers to it’s shores at least since the 500’s when St. Columba and his companions arrived from Ireland and set up a monastic community there.

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A photo of a cottage style building with the sides of the building completely covered in ivy.

Travel | Visit Charming, Vibrant Dublin

Charming and beckoning, these words can all be used to describe Dublin, Ireland! Dublin is the Capitol City of the Republic of Ireland and it is full of vibrant daily living, with days worth of sight-seeing and exploring available for visitors.

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