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Monthly Archives: March 2016
Yesterday I Was Clever
No one can remain young, though some approximate it by remaining foolish. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” ~Rumi
Posted in Culture, Humor, Mitchellaneous, Quips and Quotes
Tagged foolish, maturity, Rumi, wisdom, yesterday, youth
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The Wishing Map 6
Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Two: Aunt Aloysia Previously: Once the “startlingly large, alarmingly red-headed woman” arrived in Middleton, everything began to change. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔…
Posted in Culture, Story Power, The Wishing Map
Tagged childhood, fantasy, magic, mysterious, objects, The Hobbit, unknown
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Democrazy
Remember when we had too many choices?
My 40th Spiritual Birthday
I walked into a church for the first time in my life on Easter morning 40 years ago. I’d never before heard the words “He is risen” or the traditional response “He is risen indeed!” much less said them. As … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, For Pastors and Teachers, Religion/Faith
Tagged 2 Corinthians 13:5, Easter, Jesus, John 17:22-23, resurrection, risen, tomb
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Plot Spoiler
I confess: I skipped ahead and read the last chapter.
Posted in Culture, For Pastors and Teachers, Humor, Religion/Faith
Tagged Easter, empty, Jesus, miracle, resurrection, tomb
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Fool’s Odyssey 5
To read Fool’s Odyssey from the beginning, click here. Chapter One: April Fool’s Day (Continued) Previously: Searching for “something,” the Fool flew to England. The train came. And I went. Flash–darkness–flash–darkness– All things are wearisome; man is not able to … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Fool's Odyssey, Memoir, Poetry, Religion/Faith, Story Power
Tagged alone, God, night, weariness
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The Wishing Map 5
Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter One: The Double Moon (continued) Previously: Zack’s life, like his sister’s, had unexpectedly unraveled at the Middleton Middle School Promotion Ceremony…laying…
Posted in Culture, Story Power, The Wishing Map
Tagged alternate reality, childhood, escape, fantasy, impossible, magic, unpredictable
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Cloudzilla!
These early spring cloud formations are so cool it’s scary!
Posted in Culture, Humor, Mitchellaneous, Popular Culture & Entertainment
Tagged cloud, cloudzilla, funny, Godzilla, Notzilla, spring
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You
Swedish diplomat, economist and author Dag Hammarskjöld was Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1953 until his death in 1961. “It is not we who seek the Way, but the Way which seeks us.”
Posted in Culture, For Pastors and Teachers, Poetry, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged Dag Hammarskjold, God, prayer, United Nations, you
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Happy Sprinter!
Uncertain spring, no longer winter. Transition’s the only permanent thing. So why should we wait to lift up our hearts? Let us huddle together and celebrate Sprinter! ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ “To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier … Continue reading