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New Light

Posted on February 17, 2015 by harasprice

Here in Virginia, snow is a rare treat, or at least, a treat for me. I grew up in Western New York with snow as the standard issue landscape for at least five months of the year. Now that I … Continue reading →

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Mega Savings

Posted on November 15, 2014 by harasprice

I come from a long line of frugal people. Growing up, the grocery story circulars would come around mid-week, and we’d begin making a list by store chain of items listed for sale.  We often re-purposed an old envelope, so that … Continue reading →

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Turkeys of Thanks

Posted on November 9, 2014 by harasprice

An update on the “Turkeys of Thanks” campaign that I began Talking Turkey back in September. I stood in front of my congregation today, six weeks after we began, feeling my eyes moisten with tears as I announced that we … Continue reading →

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In Your Eyes

Posted on September 7, 2014 by harasprice

At dinner a few nights ago, my daughter asked, “what is the most important thing to remember in a social situation when you get nervous?” I answered, without hesitation: “Look people in the eyes.” It seems like simple advice, I … Continue reading →

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First Lecture

Posted on May 31, 2014 by harasprice

As the ball dropped to welcome 1995, I made one firm resolution: Teach a class. I was working as a social worker at the time, and I had just been promoted to the Director of my tiny department. It was … Continue reading →

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Ordinary Pilgrimage

Posted on May 24, 2014 by harasprice

This morning, I reached into my folder of conference materials and pulled out the Google Maps directions that I had hastily printed off at my desk before leaving work on Thursday. I was headed to Urbana-Champaign to attend a qualitative … Continue reading →

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Susan Speaks Spirit

Posted on June 2, 2013 by harasprice

I have spent the past week weaving together photos, reflections, quotes, and other tributes from members of my faith community as we prepare to say good-bye and send our well-wishes to Susan, who has been our Associate Rector for the … Continue reading →

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Order my Steps

Posted on May 26, 2013 by harasprice

I separated myself from my phone and personal belongings, locking them in the car. I carried only my music folder and a hymnal, and my driver’s license. Together with my choir friends, we headed into the cinder block structure through … Continue reading →

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