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I'm focusing on 'family stories' at the moment. ("A Change of Pace: Family Stories" (11/23/2024))- Category: Family Stories
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A Skunk, a Woodpile, Dynamite, and Rural Kids
I Googled Sauk Centre history this week. I learned that the Minnesota Historical Society’s website has back issues of our town’s Sauk Centre Herald — and an impressive set of records connected with the Sauk Centre Home School for Girls,1 … 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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Healing a Deaf Mute, Purpose, Families, and Celebrating Life
Last Sunday’s Gospel reading was about Jesus healing a man who couldn’t hear or speak.1 So that’s what Fr. Greg talked about: along with how it ties in how we’re living today. A tip of the hat to Fr. Greg, … Continue reading
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Olympic Opening Ceremonies: “Saddened by Certain Scenes”
My interest in the Olympics is mild at best. This year, I’m glad that I lack a deep emotional connection to what’s happening in Paris. Mainly because of the remarkable “Festivité” show. I don’t think this year’s performance art at … Continue reading
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SNCF Summer Olympics Sabotage: It Could Have Been Worse
This isn’t, or isn’t quite, what I’ll be talking about this week. But what strikes me as a probably-pecksniffian — look it up — nasty prank got my attention: About speculation mentioned in the Reuters summary: there’s no reported evidence, … Continue reading
