Category Archives: Journal

Sharing more about me, less about (almost) everything else

Veterans Day: My View of Country, Neighbors, and Service

It’s Veterans Day: a day set aside for honoring veterans of the United States Armed Forces. This year I’m observing what used to be called Armistice Day by summarizing how I feel about being an American: along with my view … Continue reading →

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Looking Past a Frustrating Week

This week’s election actually went smoothly for me. Although early voting was an option, I decided to follow old routines and show up on November 3. We’ve had rain or drizzle almost all week, but not a drop fell on … Continue reading →

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Halloween, All Souls’ Day, Samhain, and the Big Picture

Videos with “Samhain” in the title have been showing up on YouTube.com lately. So have Halloween-themed items. With a little digging, I could probably find someone going ballistic over this year’s interest in Samhain and/or Halloween. Then I could either … Continue reading →

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Election Day Looms: Voting Responsibly

America’s national election is happening on Tuesday of next week. I’m not looking forward to it. But voting is a duty for citizens here, so that’s what I’ll be doing. Figuring out who and what to vote for — or … Continue reading →

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The Rosary: Very, Very Briefly

I’d prefer saying more about the rosary. But it’s been an eventful week here, so you’re in luck: I’ll chatter on a bit, link to the best ‘how to pray the rosary’ resource I’ve found, and call it a day. … Continue reading →

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