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Deja Nu, Deja Vu?
Five years ago, I found myself in a position where I was a church member without a pastor and a school teacher (at a Christian school) without a campus minister. In both instances, I was able to step in and … Continue reading
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100 Days of Dante Done
This weekend I finished one book twice. A few months ago I committed to reading Dante’s Divine Comedy along with others in a “program” sponsored by the Baylor Honors College. Three cantos a week, so about 12 a month. Good … Continue reading
Easter Monday
This New York Times piece by Tish Harrison Warren brings a number of really good threads together while reflecting on the reality of Easter. It might be pay-walled, so let me know if you want me to send you a … Continue reading
Still No Way Home?
I commemorated the end of spring break in a couple of ways. First, I went in to school for a couple of hours to get ready for tomorrow. New quarter, new unit, therefore new paperwork to handout. Second, I got … Continue reading
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On Vacation, Travel, and Rest
Well, I’ve been back from the West Coast for a few days now. The sleep pattern is almost normal. Some of my routines have finally started to kick back in. The laundry has been done. I’ve got a few more … Continue reading
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Today in (Middle Earth) History
I’ll just leave these two clips from The Return of the King here to mark the events of the day in Middle Earth History . . .
Airplane Reading
My airplane reading for this trip was G. K. Chesterton’s Napoleon of Notting Hill. The book’s been on may shelf for a couple of years. I was looking for something on the shorter side, and I wanted it to either … Continue reading
Snoqualmie
The third phase of my spring break travel came to a close yesterday. The final stop was Snoqualmie Pass, a ski resort area east of Seattle. We drove up Sunday afternoon. The drive was snowy and wet, which made for … Continue reading
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Bellingham
The second phase of my spring break journey came to a close Sunday. Bellingham was the heart of the trip, as it included a wedding. The drive from Anacortes to Bellingham was quick. I even took Highway 11 instead of … Continue reading
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Anacortes
The first part of my spring break journey came to an end Friday. I flew into Seattle Wednesday evening and made my way north to Anacortes. It was great seeing the mountains, particularly on the interstate by Everett. The sunshine … Continue reading
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Space Enough, and Time 