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Peter’s my fave (2)
Peter’s my fave (2)

A great poem about Peter.

Such a good story - sailing around the world
Such a good story - sailing around the world

An awesome story!

Remodel pretty much done!
Remodel pretty much done!

A few things to do yet, but the remodel is pretty much done!

Well, that’s just the way I am.
Well, that’s just the way I am.

You can’t help it. And that’s a good thing.

No you’re not!
No you’re not!

Have you ever thought of God as a loyal friend? He’ll stick up for you even to yourself!

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Road Trip - April-May 2026 - #15 - Arches in the Evening
Road Trip - April-May 2026 - #15 - Arches in the Evening

Road Trip - April-May 2026 - Michigan-Tucson-Arches-Portland-Lynden

#15 - Arches in the evening

Road Trip - April-May 2026 - #14 - Potash
Road Trip - April-May 2026 - #14 - Potash

Road Trip - April-May 2026 - Michigan-Tucson-Arches-Portland-Lynden

#14 - Potash

Road Trip - April-May 2026 - #13 - Canyonlands
Road Trip - April-May 2026 - #13 - Canyonlands

Road Trip - April-May 2026 - Michigan-Tucson-Arches-Portland-Lynden

#13 - Canyonlands

Road Trip - April-May 2026 - #12 - A Quiet Day, and a Little Shopping
Road Trip - April-May 2026 - #12 - A Quiet Day, and a Little Shopping

Road Trip - April-May 2026 - Michigan-Tucson-Arches-Portland-Lynden

#12 = A Quiet Day, and a LIttle Shopping

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heart & mind - reflections, email of God’s love

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Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday

A new-to-me view of the problem of evil in the world, and the “already but not yet” time we live in.

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truce
truce

Different realities.

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Wait! My heart?
Wait! My heart?

What is the source of the words that flow from my mouth?

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books - books I’ve read, starred ratings

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

Interesting to read about the life of a boy living on “the rez.” Touching, sad, funny, and hopeful.

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The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir by Griffin Dunne
The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir by Griffin Dunne

A memoir of a family surrounded by and made up of famous people. Hilarious and poignant.

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The Thorny Grace of It: And Other Essays for Imperfect Catholics by Brian Doyle
The Thorny Grace of It: And Other Essays for Imperfect Catholics by Brian Doyle

galloping hilarity, and heartbreak, too

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poetry

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Bodily Prayer
Bodily Prayer

How does our body pray?

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Stations of the Cross w Padraig O’Tuama
Stations of the Cross w Padraig O’Tuama

Padraig, always lovely.

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Stations of the Cross w Malcolm Guite
Stations of the Cross w Malcolm Guite

Beautiful meditation

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travels - blogs of trips we’ve taken

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Road Trip - April-May 2026 - #15 - Arches in the Evening
Road Trip - April-May 2026 - #15 - Arches in the Evening

Road Trip - April-May 2026 - Michigan-Tucson-Arches-Portland-Lynden

#15 - Arches in the evening

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Road Trip - April-May 2026 - #14 - Potash
Road Trip - April-May 2026 - #14 - Potash

Road Trip - April-May 2026 - Michigan-Tucson-Arches-Portland-Lynden

#14 - Potash

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Road Trip - April-May 2026 - #13 - Canyonlands
Road Trip - April-May 2026 - #13 - Canyonlands

Road Trip - April-May 2026 - Michigan-Tucson-Arches-Portland-Lynden

#13 - Canyonlands

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interesting stuff - thought-provoking articles, podcasts, and interviews

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Stations of the Cross w Padraig O’Tuama
Stations of the Cross w Padraig O’Tuama

Padraig, always lovely.

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Stations of the Cross w Malcolm Guite
Stations of the Cross w Malcolm Guite

Beautiful meditation

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Beautiful Celtic Prayer
Beautiful Celtic Prayer

Beautiful, simple words of prayer

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quotes

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