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Something new each Saturday.
Life, the universe and my circumstances permitting.
I'm focusing on 'family stories' at the moment. ("A Change of Pace: Family Stories" (11/23/2024))- Category: Family Stories
But if something else caught and held my interest during the week, that's what I'll share.
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Brian H. Gill
I was born in 1951. I'm a husband, father and grandfather. One of the kids graduated from college in December, 2008, and is helping her husband run businesses and raise my granddaughter; another is a cartoonist and artist; #3 daughter is a writer; my son is developing a digital game with #3 and #1 daughters. I'm also a writer and artist.
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A Change of Pace: Family Stories
I’m taking A Catholic Citizen in America in a different direction, at least for a while. I’ll still post something each Saturday, but will be focusing on what I call ‘family stories’. It’s not that I’ve lost interest in science, … Continue reading
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Freedom of Speech: On the Whole, I Like It
This isn’t the America I grew up in. But human nature hasn’t changed, and freedom of expression still makes some of us uneasy. I’ll be talking about that; and sharing a little family history that relates to the America of … Continue reading
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Noted: a Science Fiction/Fantasy Writer
I’ve added Caroline Furlong’s “A Song of Joy…” to More Perspectives From the Catholic Laity, in the sidebar: A Song of Joy by Caroline FurlongWriting for Joy She’s a science fiction/fantasy writer: and so is more “a writer who is … Continue reading
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June 6, 2024: Something a Little Different This Week
There’s routine medical stuff happening Friday, so I’ve been getting this week’s ‘Saturday’ post written and ready to go today. Some of that “ready to go” will have to wait until this afternoon, since part of what I’ve been talking … Continue reading
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Well, That’s Frustrating.
UPDATE, about 20 minutes later. My son spotted the problem, corrected it, and I should be able to make this week’s post available shortly. Thank you for your patience. And a big thank you to my son! xxxx This week’s … Continue reading
