Tag Archives: sacrifice

he’s washing the dishes – June 20

Posted on June 21, 2015 by landl30

he’s washing the dishes. a man shouldn’t do that. it’s embarrassing. the other kid’s dad’s don’t. it’s women’s work. I hide my head. I stand at the sink now years later and see my mother’s hands raw, cracked, hurting. … Continue reading →

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Keoua trembled – May 7

Posted on May 8, 2015 by landl30

5.7.2015 [Keoua trembled] Keoua trembled when the earth exploded knowing in his soul that Pele had rejected him. the road to his sacrifice was only a foregone, foretold, last step. —————– *In 1790 Keoua was the last chieftain … Continue reading →

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for Patrick – March 17

Posted on March 17, 2015 by landl30

3.17.2015 Celts listened to Druid hearts and said we understand sacrifice and mystery are woven deep into the circle of earth. we honor and bring you, that the circle has been healed sacrifice made and settled, so … Continue reading →

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BIshop Heather Cook, 2014 – January 13

Posted on January 14, 2015 by landl30

1.13.2015 it’s not my fault it’s not my fault the bishop asserts it’s not his fault but whose is it then. not mine say those who elected not mine say the agendas that selected not mine say the … Continue reading →

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Film Review: Calvary – September 10

Posted on September 11, 2014 by landl30

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

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Holy Week 5 – Good Friday – April 18

Posted on April 18, 2014 by landl30

Holy Week 5 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, … Continue reading →

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Roman Holiday – June 19

Posted on June 20, 2013 by landl30

6.19 duty over love sounds so antique, except when it is love of something more than one’s own emotions. some loves are worth the cost. like Jesus laying it down for the rest of us. or a soldier or lover, … Continue reading →

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