Category: Personal

My Word for 2018

Posted on January 4, 2018 by

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I noticed a trend this year, one that apparently has been around for some time but which I have either missed or ignored, wherein people choose one word to make their “word of the year.” The idea is to start the new year with… Continue Reading “My Word for 2018”

Category: Blog Post, Personal

What a Year for a New Year

Posted on December 31, 2017 by

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So, here we are on the cusp of another new year. I don’t quite know how to feel about this new year’s eve. I didn’t know what to expect of 2017, and I feel somehow even less sure about 2018.  Of course, every year… Continue Reading “What a Year for a New Year”

Category: Blog Post, Personal

1 John 3:17-18

Posted on October 18, 2017 by

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Back in September, I went home to Chicago for a weekend to celebrate (and officiate, imagine that!) one of my best friend’s wedding. While I was there, I started talking with my other best friend (yes: I have two. They’re literally the best people.… Continue Reading “1 John 3:17-18”

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October Book Swap

Posted on October 15, 2017 by

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For about two years (wow!), I’ve been participating in a private book swap with about 15 friends/participants. The host schedules about 3 swaps per year, so every few months we get a new partner, time to shop, and time to ship. I have participated… Continue Reading “October Book Swap”

Category: Book Blogger Appreciation Week, Book Haul, Books, Personal

The Blessings of Liberty

Posted on October 8, 2017 by

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What do these all have in common? Religious fanatic who slaughters people with a gun. Political ideologue who slaughters people with a gun. Racist who slaughters people with a gun. Mentally ill person who slaughters people with a gun. Homophobe who slaughters people with… Continue Reading “The Blessings of Liberty”

Category: Blog Post, Personal

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