Category Archives: Journal

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

Emotions, Options, Faith and Making Sense

I’ve been feeling frustrated. Nothing unusual there. Feeling frustrated, satisfied, discouraged, elated: that’s part of being human. Emotions happen. I’ll get back to that. Feeling frustrated isn’t anything new, either: “There he came to a cave, where he took shelter. … Continue reading

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On This Date in Some Year, Not Much Happened

That’s not true, actually. A quick check told me that stuff happened on February 3rd: 1488: Bartolomeu Dias landed in Mossel Bay 1690: Colony of Massachusetts issued paper money, first in the Americas 1793: Enlightened French leaders removed insufficiently liberated … Continue reading

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Groundhog Day, and Me in Three Words

It’s February 2nd, Groundhog day. It’s a North American tradition, one of Punxsutawney’s local events and — at least in my country — national news. Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow this year. “Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of … Continue reading

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A Family Visit is Still in Progress: Kids and Adoption

Yesterday’s visit continues. Granddaughter and I have enjoyed watching cartoons. I’m looking forward to reading her a book from my childhood, plus another from my father’s and mine. Our granddaughter’s parents are her ‘real’ parents in practical terms. And they … Continue reading

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Company has Arrived: A Family Visit in Progress

Our number-two daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter arrived shortly after noon. We’re celebrating a belated/second Christmas and our granddaughter’s birthday. Maybe I should have something profound to say. Or at least heartfelt. But I’m having too much fun, so here are … Continue reading

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