Category Archives: Journal

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

Another Autumn, and a Poem

I’m keeping it short this week, (finally) telling how this summer’s infection turned out, and sharing a poem my father wrote. Don’t worry, by the way. The poem is short: only 14 words, including the title. A New Normal and … Continue reading

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We’re Back in Our Parish Church!

This was an unusually good Sunday morning for me. Our part of Sauk Centre has been getting new paving, sidewalks, and utilities. Or, rather, the old ones are being replaced. The folks doing it have been working in stages, so … Continue reading

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A Quiet September 22, 2025: Offline

The household lost its/out Internet connection some time this morning (Monday, September 22, 2025). I didn’t notice until I tried opening a new Web page. Long story short, I learned that our provider knew about the situation and figured service … Continue reading

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Murder at Mass: and a Cartoon Character’s Insight

One week ago today, in my state’s largest urban area, someone went to the Church of the Annunciation. Then he killed two children who were celebrating Mass, wounded several other folks, and finally killed himself. He’s still dead, and so … Continue reading

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Our First Childbirth: Memories and a Few Thoughts

When I asked our oldest daughter what she’d like me to write about this week, she suggested “stories about when each of us was born”. The birth of each child was an important event, at least for me and my … Continue reading

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