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383 Words on Coming Home to Myself
There’s a lovely book of prayers and blessings called To Bless the Space Between Us, by the inimitable writer/theologian John O’Donohue. John O’Donohue had a
500 Words on the Line in the Ladies’ Room, Crepes, and Orchids
Last week there were about eight women waiting in the ladies’ room line for three stalls. It was a quiet line, and most people were
421 Words About the Beauty of Camp Westminster #PCUSA
Friendship bracelets. Skits. Canoes gliding on the still waters of a cool, clear, lake. Singing songs around smoky campfires and roasting marshmallows. Soft pine needles
485 Words About What I’ve Learned by Listening to Air Traffic Control (Part 1)
I started to listen to ATC in college when I flew a lot, alone. In those days you could listen to ATC while you flew
299 Words about the Placebo Effect
Everyone talks about the placebo effect like it’s a bad thing. “Gotta make sure it’s not just the placebo effect.” Scientists seem annoyed with it,
499 Words on Pet Peeves
It’s rainy and I’m a bit grouchy (or “grunchy” as the kids say) so today’s a good day to let my inner grinch shine and