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Monthly Archives: April 2010
relief today
Today one of my semi-regular guest blog posts is up at Relief. You may notice I tossed three blogger/writer friends’ links into the salad. A few sprouts, too; at least the mention of them. Here’s to pondering the end of the world as we know it.
Posted in guest blogger, newsy, random stuff
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take that, log jam
For years now, I’ve known in a general way what I wanted to write. You know from this blog, the idea has involved my life, my history, my faith. Trying to capture something that might offer valuable bits to others, in a compelling way. A pleasing, entertaining way would be nice. This can be hard, … Continue reading
Posted in history, life, writing
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guest micro story by Laura Koerner
A friend whose creative expressions mean a lot to me has agreed to allow her first cyberspace publication to happen here. I am honored to present Laura’s artful flash. Mercy for Fil Fil woke up in his usual world. It had been a life of twists and turns for sure, but being able to predict the … Continue reading
Posted in friends, guest blogger, neat artist types
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two similar stories?: believing outside the box, pt. 2
Picking up where I left off Friday. Old Abe’s Acceptance Unlike Captain Mal’s story, Abraham’s tale doesn’t present a new, horrific threat to mankind. But in context, the book of Genesis to this point has spread a canvas of a ‘verse where people screw up. From the start, they rebel against their creator, and then … Continue reading
Posted in belief, decisions
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believing outside the box
Lots goes into the reactions of people to their lives and times. Whether hippyish, middle-ages-ish, or thoroughly enlightened, each human existence involves an amalgamation of factors beyond DNA. Yet we continue seeking to relate to the ideas and adventures of those. Of these. Of them. Of her. Of him. I think that’s an okay thing, … Continue reading
Posted in belief, decisions
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shoulder length or longer
Watching BBC news last night, I learned some of the story of Hair in Great Britain. I recalled listening to the musical’s LP at home with my parents in the 70s. The production was a groovy thing, I thought. I didn’t see it and would have been rather scandalized, I’m sure, if I had. For … Continue reading
Posted in interesting, newsy, oldies, reflection
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guest blogger: Emily Smucker
Living the Unpredictable Life By Emily Smucker Spring was in the air, but you couldn’t tell by looking at my closet. I had plenty of sweaters and hoodies and knee socks, but not a single loose-fitting short-sleeved t-shirt. After all, it wasn’t t-shirt weather when I packed my bags in October to take a relatively … Continue reading
fiddling fun
I don’t mean to drag this on, but here’s a reminder you could win a book (autographed, even): Just comment or email me tonight, and you’ll be in a drawing. I decided, since my first commenter last post guessed who tomorrow’s guest blogger will be, that I’ll pick a random winner. There are two with … Continue reading
Posted in family, random stuff
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anticipate a prize
Spring has always been my favorite season. I enjoy awakening sights and scents as Earth’s orbit spins us northerners toward our star. But the main reason I love spring is because it’s a prequel. When a certain Friday in June arrives, I want to step out and greet each neighborhood kid passing our house. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in books, friends, guest blogger
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threes
Sick today, mostly. Am recovering well. Friend tissue box. Raggedy coughs annoying. Voice on vacation. Silence is difficult. Family: joyful, away. Two church communities. Same faithful celebration. Home: Ben Hur. My favorite Heston. Old movie slowness. Still, wonderful story. Three days wondering. Drama: skies, hills. Saddest tale, except, inevitably, finally, healing: he is risen.
Posted in holiday mood, life
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