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weavings and shinings
Here is where I land: happy when my mind is free, when I hear the old, old stories gritty. Pedestrian, if you will. When I see harsh sun reflect off the Sea, taste dust, and move weary feet. Finally, resting … Continue reading
the work of play
“You doing all right?” I asked Mom. She sat in the pew beside me at the downtown Presbyterian church. The ceiling peaked miles, it seemed, above our heads. “Oh, I’m calm,” she said. “I’ve helped him practice so often, I … Continue reading
Posted in family, life, theater, wonder
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it works, if you’re careful. trust me.
“That’s the Hollywood version,” Dad said. We sat in the dentist’s waiting room. Actually, it was an endodontist’s waiting room. The three of us were at ease, Mom and Dad having nearly made it through a week filled with medical … Continue reading
Posted in family, life, writing
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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 … Continue reading
Posted in family, random stuff
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micro redo
The story below was published online about a year ago at Camroc Press Review . This week I told some relatives I would show it to them. Although it’s fiction, I based the characters on extended family members and on … Continue reading
Posted in family, fiction, writing
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lent for lent
Christian traditions of various types have been placed around me all my life. Even more these days, when I tread paths of some ancient beliefs. At least, I imagine what it’s like to be a pilgrim on those sorts of … Continue reading
theophany
First I said no. Tim asked if I would come with him to the Theophany service at St. John’s Tuesday morning (7:00 a.m.). I looked at loss – of writing time, of a weekly Bible study at a friend’s home … Continue reading
loss and gain
A week and a day ago I waited for my little dog to die. Brindy had lived a good life, a really swell batch of days spanning nearly 18 years. This day she suffered. My mom had told me (from … Continue reading
Posted in family, lil' animals, reflection, thankfulness
Tagged brindy, mom, thankfulness
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marrymeant
We in this interesting clan of mine are letting fun be our theme this season. My cousin Lydia’s wedding last weekend, officiated by my dad, was dubbed “traditional untraditional.” Then there’s this little guy, whom you may have wondered about … Continue reading
Posted in family, goofy, marriage is cute sometimes
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