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The Trees Remember
The trees remember and tell the story of cries and terror, of brokenness and blood. Of children murdered and mothers weeping. Of...

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Jun 21, 20141 min read
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Joy
Joy of Spring, Grandpa's peony Unfurls its first bloom. My heart soars, Memories surround, Thankful for family, for life. Praise Beauty,...

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Apr 27, 20141 min read
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Prince of Peace
Prince of Peace, You came to us, A violent people, To bring peace, To bring hope, To bring healing. We loved you, Ate with you, Followed...

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Apr 17, 20141 min read
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A Grain of Wheat
Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears...

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Mar 11, 20141 min read
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Ashes to Ashes
I've never been that comfortable With Ash Wednesday With Lent With self-examination and repentance And being reminded of my mortality But...

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Mar 5, 20141 min read
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Sitting with an Aging Pet
For Spec You still chase bunnies in your sleep Tracking, barking, leaping Master of the back yard You still jump in the air when it's...

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Feb 26, 20141 min read
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Victory Is Ours
I saw fear work its dark magic, swirling into corners, creeping through cracks of doubt and uncertainty. I saw its disabling effect ......

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Feb 10, 20141 min read
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Platitudes
"God doesn't give you more than you can handle." "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." Well meaning, but unhelpful words, When you...

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Jan 19, 20141 min read
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from Jack! We are so grateful for each of you and your presence in our lives this year! Jack sends a head hug!

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Dec 30, 20131 min read
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Spec Wonders Why
Spec wonders why he never gets to be Santa Dog.

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Dec 11, 20131 min read
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Have You Ever Been Lonely ...
Dad passed away two years ago today. He had been in an Alzheimer's decline for quite a while and though we knew it was the end, we didn't...

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Dec 7, 20132 min read
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Nov 28, 20130 min read
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Repairers of the Breach
If you get rid of unfair practices, quit blaming victims, quit gossiping about other people’s sins, If you are generous with the hungry...

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Nov 22, 20131 min read
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Marty
Today is the 30th anniversary of my mom's death. It's so strange to have her frozen in time at age 48. I wonder what wisdom she would...

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Nov 16, 20132 min read
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Celebrating Dad
I'm still celebrating my saints. Today, Dad would have been 84 years old. I'm grateful for the gifts he gave me: My love of "the family...

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Nov 4, 20132 min read
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In Praise of Our Saints
Shining, brave, kind, Loving, human. We remember. Amen.

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Nov 3, 20131 min read
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Halloween with Jack and Spec
Check out more of Jack's cartoons at my Redbubble store and share Jack Gifs from Giphy.com.

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Oct 31, 20131 min read
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Spec's Early Morning Haiku
Spec cries out his morning song and Jack wonders why he is up so early. Check out more of Jack's cartoons at my Redbubble store and...

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Oct 17, 20131 min read
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Early morning haiku
Early morning walk Pink clouds float across the sky Come hope, come life, come

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Oct 14, 20131 min read
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