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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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M.E.G.O. - My Eyes Glaze Over
M.E.G.O. - My Eyes Glaze Over

Transformative…but not interesting??

The beginning of love…

Some of Merton’s thoughts on love.

The sole of your foot
The sole of your foot

The humble sole of our foot reminds us God loves us.

“This isn’t about the socks.”
“This isn’t about the socks.”

A different perspective on bickering.

latest posts - by category

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

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M.E.G.O. - My Eyes Glaze Over
M.E.G.O. - My Eyes Glaze Over

Transformative…but not interesting??

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The sole of your foot
The sole of your foot

The humble sole of our foot reminds us God loves us.

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“This isn’t about the socks.”
“This isn’t about the socks.”

A different perspective on bickering.

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books - books I’ve read, starred ratings

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Books I Read in 2026
Books I Read in 2026

The list, my star rating, and some notes. In 2018 I started trying to keep a count and list of all the books I read in a year, in addition to the longer entries about particular books.

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The Haves and Have-Yachts : Dispatches on the Ultrarich by Evan Osnos
The Haves and Have-Yachts : Dispatches on the Ultrarich by Evan Osnos

Fascinating!

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Raising Hare: A Memoir by Chloe Dalton
Raising Hare: A Memoir by Chloe Dalton

Engaging story of an English woman raising a hare and changing her life.

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Dear Writer by Maggie Smith
Dear Writer by Maggie Smith

Written for writers, but what applies to writing applies to life.

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Poetry and Gilligan’s Island
Poetry and Gilligan’s Island

Gilligan’s Island silly theme song can help you memorize poetry!

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We contain multitudes
We contain multitudes

Contradictions. What do you know for sure?

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travels - blogs of trips we’ve taken

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Faith & Writing Festival, 2024-Sunday, April 14, 2024
Faith & Writing Festival, 2024-Sunday, April 14, 2024

The Festival of Faith & Writing at Calvin University 2024 was awesome, as always!

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Faith & Writing Festival, 2024-Saturday, April 13, 2024
Faith & Writing Festival, 2024-Saturday, April 13, 2024

The Festival of Faith & Writing at Calvin University 2024 was awesome, as always!

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Faith & Writing Festival, 2024-Friday, April 12, 2024
Faith & Writing Festival, 2024-Friday, April 12, 2024

The Festival of Faith & Writing at Calvin University 2024 was awesome, as always!

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

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“This isn’t about the socks.”
“This isn’t about the socks.”

A different perspective on bickering.

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Sonnet on a Look from the Lord by Kelsey Peterson
Sonnet on a Look from the Lord by Kelsey Peterson

OMG

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Aubade
Aubade

A new word to contemplate.

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