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The views, opinions and/or judgments expressed in these blog posts are solely those of the author and do not in any way reflect the views, opinions and/or judgments of the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict.

A Wise Elder • A Jalopy

September 9, 2025
A friend, a senior citizen, cited from a list of strategies to…
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A Pyramid Scheme

September 2, 2025
“That’s a pyramid scheme!” said I after allowing some trusted…
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Just an Ordinary Brown Bag

August 26, 2025
Toys! All kinds of exciting inventions teasing imaginations of…
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Daily News

August 19, 2025
My blog today is about MPR. I am so disgusted that Trump has…
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Consider Your Old Shoes

August 12, 2025
I stepped it out the way I think, and feel, and am; Every shoe…
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Through the Cracks

August 5, 2025
Why do children—whether playing or merely walking down a sidewalk—warn…
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I’ve Been Pondering

July 29, 2025
My morning prayer states, "Dear God, I offer you my prayers,…
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For Companions on My Journey, I Give Thanks

July 22, 2025
Our Oblate Director said, “Take the lead from the Sisters.” SO…
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Retreating

July 15, 2025
Retreats always surprise me. For the retreat we have going right…
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Climbing the Rocks of Life

July 8, 2025
Several years ago, Pete, a graduate student in a class I taught,…
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On Counting

July 1, 2025
What is there about counting? 63 ducks gliding into the waters, three…
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Just Pray

June 24, 2025
The words upon the large, white wooden sign look worn. “Just…
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