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Being Held

For the last 26 years, I’ve taught Hebrew Scriptures at Memphis…

Dad Had Friends

Dad had friends. Names like Bucky, Zeppy, Finky, Skippy, Tubby,…

A Wise Elder • A Jalopy

A friend, a senior citizen, cited from a list of strategies to…

A Pyramid Scheme

“That’s a pyramid scheme!” said I after allowing some trusted…

Just an Ordinary Brown Bag

Toys! All kinds of exciting inventions teasing imaginations of…

Daily News

My blog today is about MPR. I am so disgusted that Trump has…

Consider Your Old Shoes

I stepped it out the way I think, and feel, and am; Every shoe…

Through the Cracks

Why do children—whether playing or merely walking down a sidewalk—warn…

I’ve Been Pondering

My morning prayer states, "Dear God, I offer you my prayers,…

For Companions on My Journey, I Give Thanks

Our Oblate Director said, “Take the lead from the Sisters.” SO…

Retreating

Retreats always surprise me. For the retreat we have going right…

Climbing the Rocks of Life

Several years ago, Pete, a graduate student in a class I taught,…