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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
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: vocations
Sledding With My Dad: Good Memories
Most of the neighborhood I grew up in is now a parking lot. But Prairie Home Cemetery, a block west of the house I grew up in, is still there. I mostly remember it as being next to the sledding … Continue reading
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A Family Visit is Still in Progress: Kids and Adoption
Yesterday’s visit continues. Granddaughter and I have enjoyed watching cartoons. I’m looking forward to reading her a book from my childhood, plus another from my father’s and mine. Our granddaughter’s parents are her ‘real’ parents in practical terms. And they … Continue reading
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Time and Talent: What am I Doing Here, and Why?
I found a few resources for my next “Dr. Faustus” post this morning and afternoon, and got some writing done. Then it was time for my hour at the Eucharistic Adoration chapel. That was, I think, an hour well-spent. But … Continue reading
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New Blogroll Link
Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, A Franciscan Charismatic Religious Community, is now on my blogroll. It’s listed under ‘Official’ websites. I’ve mentioned charisms, gifts of the Holy Spirit, a few times. But not often: “We are Many, We are … Continue reading
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Not Going Native
On the whole, I like being an American: which is just as well, since being a good citizen is part of being a Catholic. (July 24, 2016) So — as long as I follow my culture’s laws and customs, I’m … Continue reading
