Tuesday, September 8, 2026

9/11 turns 25: Recollections and Reflections

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   I’d not thought ahead to realize this Friday will be the 25 th anniversary of 9/11 – the 9/11 – until I spoke the other day with my fri...
Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Fears for our Country, Exasperation with People: Is there Hope?

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  Over and over, as I listen to my church people (and non-church folks too), I hear many expressions of fears for the country, and exasperat...
Saturday, July 25, 2026

Review of The Odyssey: Unheroic, Disenchanted... and Long Fight Scenes?

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    We saw “The Odyssey” last night. Well, it began mid-afternoon and ended last night! I rarely review movies. Not my strong suit – althoug...
Monday, September 22, 2025

History Matters - Now More than Ever

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    I snapped up a copy of David McCullough’s new History Matters the day it was published. He’s always been reliable to reward his readers...
Saturday, August 30, 2025

My Wager on Carbon

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  After reading some glowing reviews, I snapped up a copy of author and environmentalist Paul Hawken’s new  Carbon: The Book of Life , which...
Friday, August 8, 2025

Cruelty and Compassion: "I am like you. This troubles me."

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   On Wednesday I had a great conversation with friend, author and inspiring merchant of love and hope Julie Wood. You can watch ! Her book,...
Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Holy Land Pilgrimage, 2026!

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   Come with me to Israel to explore the places where Jesus walked and so many Bible stories happened! From the Sea of Galilee to the Temple...