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Dr. Hong, Ancient History, and the Bible

I’ve had memorable instructors. Most of them were memorable in good ways. Like Dr. Hong,1 who taught Moorhead State’s ancient history classes in the early 1970s. By the time I graduated, I think I’d taken every ‘ancient history’ class the … Continue reading

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Freezing Fog, Mass, Mary: and Me

As I said Saturday, getting to Mass is a big deal for me. I stayed in all day Sunday, and probably will do the same today. That’s doubly frustrating, since Sunday morning Mass is one of the two times I … Continue reading

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Elijah’s Cup: a Reminder, a Tradition, and a Memory

I can’t claim Abraham as an ancestor. My ancestors very likely hadn’t even heard of Abraham and Isaac until missionaries arrived, and I’ve mentioned that before. I have, however, learned a bit about our Lord’s family history. That brings me … Continue reading

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Animals, Consciousness, and Conscience

I haven’t researched it, but I’m guessing that ‘animals are conscious’ headlines peaked about two months back. “Animal consciousness” makes more sense than some headlines suggest — so this week I’ll be talking about new research, old ideas, and how … Continue reading

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Holiday Season 2023: Here We Go Again

Advent doesn’t start for another week, but my country’s Christmas season is already off to a running start. I’ve mentioned Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Buckster Bunny and “I Yust Go Nuts at Christmas” before. Maybe I will again, but not … Continue reading

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