Of books and trees and hearts

BY LYNN WEHNER "Don’t judge a book by its cover.” In using this expression, we’re often speaking about an external appearance that doesn’t do justice to the true beauty that lies within a person or idea. We’re told that, sure, the outside…

The invitation

We collapsed into chairs at the kitchen table with tall glasses of ice water. Unwinding after a long, brisk walk around the park, we chatted casually, two college roommates catching up on life. Soon our light discussion turned more serious.…