Category Archives: Journal

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

Freckles is a Girl: Remembering a Dog Next Door

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Brian H. Gill

The house next door north from 818 went through several owners, residents at any rate, while my folks and I were living there. I don’t remember anything about the folks or person who owned Freckles, but I remember the mid-sized … Continue reading →

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Matchstick Rockets in the Basement

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Brian H. Gill

I’ve said it before. This isn’t the world I grew up in. Today’s focus on safety, for example, feels over-enthusiastic. But then, I’m one of those people who launched rockets in the basement. With the permission and cooperation of my … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Day 2025, Enjoying a Parade

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Brian H. Gill

Nothing profound today, apart from still being around to enjoy being here: which is a pretty big deal. I enjoyed watching Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. That’s been a high point of my holiday experience for quite some time now. This … Continue reading →

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Remembering a House I Grew Up in, and Gratitude

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Brian H. Gill

This week I’ll talk about 818, a house I lived in as a child and youth; and why gratitude is a good idea. House Numbers, Names, and Memories I don’t remember 1215, the house my parents lived in when I … Continue reading →

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Building a Civilization of Life and Love, One Mind at a Time

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Brian H. Gill

I’m not comfortable with the way today’s America works, but I think this is a good time to be an American and a Catholic. That’s because part of my job is easier now, than it would have been in my … Continue reading →

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