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I am Not Samuel: But I’m Someone

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

Today’s first reading, 1 Samuel 3 3b:–10, 19, talks about ‘Samuel’s call.’ That’s the time God called Samuel. Several times. Finally, on call number three, Samuel said “Speak, for your servant is listening.” (1 Samuel 3:10) So, what’s that to … Continue reading →

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The Winter Storm Continues, But Not Here

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

And now it’s Friday morning. I’ve written, briefly, about the weather and vaguely-related topics for three days now: “A Winter Weather Advisory, Next Morning’s Progress” (January 14, 2021) “A Winter Weather Advisory, Forecasts and Making Sense” (January 13, 2021) The … Continue reading →

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A Winter Weather Advisory, Next Morning’s Progress

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

It’s Thursday morning. I wrote about the weather and vaguely-related topics yesterday: “A Winter Weather Advisory, Forecasts and Making Sense” (January 13, 2021) Not surprisingly, the forecast has changed. The “Winter Weather Advisory” is now a “Blizzard Watch,” starting about … Continue reading →

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A Winter Weather Advisory, Forecasts and Making Sense

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

It’s Wednesday afternoon as I start writing this. The weather forecast says we’ll likely see rain, freezing rain and snow within the next 12 hours. On the ‘up’ side, the rain — freezing and otherwise — should end before dawn. … Continue reading →

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The Pope Wasn’t Arrested (or) I’m Not Making This Up

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

A weekend rumor may help explain why some of my social media was very sluggish yesterday. Briefly: Pope Francis wasn’t arrested The Vatican wasn’t blacked out Military officers and/or the FBI haven’t put the Pope in a secret prison And, … Continue reading →

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