August 1, 2004
Kernels of truth
I’m partial to corn. Yes, to eat, crisp and sweet, loaded with butter and salt—but also to look at, as well as walk and drive through. This being the Midwest—corn capital of the world—that’s an adventure not hard to accomplish.

July 18, 2004
Where’s St. Christopher?
Trick question: In cabs, where does the most prayer take place? If you answered, “in the back seat” while careening through traffic, you could be wrong.

July 4, 2004
Faith, flags, fireworks
I’m writing this on the eve of our annual gush of national patriotism. But these days, especially since the horrible events of 9/11, July 4 isn’t so much a holiday as it is the centerpiece of national fervor: a time of flags and fireworks.

June 20, 2004
Acts of remembrance
Gardens are happy places, splashed with color, vibrant with life. That’s true even when the garden is a memorial.

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