Monthly Archives: July 2007

Drips and Ripples

The world out my window is still this morning. No wind at all, which means the cool air out there just won’t come in. My office and bedroom are hot, humid with malaise and early reluctance. It’s like that sometimes; … Continue reading

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Joy Sneaking Up On Us

In this morning’s chapter of Secrets in the Dark by Frederick Buechner, he relates his memory of a trip to Sea World during which he and his family were surprised to find themselves moved to tears by the killer whale … Continue reading

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Up to Speed with Harry Potter

I just finished Harry Potter #6 (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince) after finally finishing Harry Potter #5 (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.)   Amy told me I needed to finish the sixth book before we go … Continue reading

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Too Busy for Beauty

I came across an absolutely stunning article a couple of days ago that produced an odd reaction me, a response completely surprising. It’s a long piece, and about 2/3′s of the way into it, I discovered I was choking up. … Continue reading

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Hope Alone

I guess I thought I’d always find it. “It” being the thing I’m looking for as the protagonist in my own life movie.   What I want as I open the packages of the day: graduation, marriage, children, career.   … Continue reading

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