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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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Tag Archives: technical issues
Power Outage June 20, 2025
Well, that was interesting. I woke up this morning, either because my CPAP stopped working or because I heard stuff hitting the side of the house. Didn’t know what time that was, since the clock I could see is electric. … 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
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Advent Sunday: Kyrie, Then Death
Several dozen students in the Islamic City of Marawi were allowed to start their First Sunday of Advent Mass in a university gymnasium. Then, when they got to the Lord, have mercy part, a bomb went off. Continue reading
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Situation in Sauk Centre
Update August 25, 2024 2:08 p.m. / 19:08 UTC Good news: power is back on, and stayed that way. On the other hand, I spilled coffee on the “Annotated Alice” book I was reading. No great harm done. And, more … Continue reading
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Technical Difficulties
I have a post ready. It should have been online 56 minutes ago. But I have been unable to post/publish it. I may not be able to post this, either. But maybe something very short and simple will work; where … Continue reading
