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survivor guilt – February 26

2.26.2018 in wartime guns rattle, ied’s level the guys next to you, and some come home in pieces, while others in only guises and varieties of a whole.   why me, why not me why them, and I’m still here … Continue reading

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Good Friday – inexcusables – April 14

 robbery, rape, murder treason, theft, cruelty   mean kids bullying the weak, strong kids pushing their weight   a mother beating a vulnerable child, a father violating their innocence   when we are at our most despicable, totally inexcusable   … Continue reading

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a visit with Mike – March 11

3.11.2017 out for the day with the prodigal son, damaged by birth, by life, by all the bad chances and changes that can harm   and yet, he smiles and we try, because God made him   and somewhere in … Continue reading

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Film Review: Calvary – September 10

Film Review – Calvary http://www.livingchurch.org/priest-forever

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a face behind glass – June 19

6.19.2014 orange jumpsuit face behind glass voice through a phone to allay and let pass   facts. story. life lines of least and of worry. lawyerly motions so swiftly to bury   at age sixty two is life now so … Continue reading

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