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February 19, 2014
Our Hot Date at Costco
My husband, Doug, is a public school employee. Earlier this week Costco offered a “you can shop here even though you’re not a member” event to public school employees. I like to shop at Costco once or twice a year … Continue reading →
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February 17, 2014
The Problem of Mr. & Mrs. Bates
“Some scenes may not be suitable for all audiences.” So begins Episode 2, Season 4, of Downton Abbey. Since a costume drama is not my husband’s first choice in entertainment but he’s willing to watch it with me, I teased him that … Continue reading →
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February 12, 2014
Give the Gift of Adventure . . . for Less Than a Buck
It’s time to celebrate Love! Sure the winter drags on. But don’t let it freeze your spirit of romance and adventure! For less than a dollar you can give that special someone the gift of adventure. Haven’t you always wanted … Continue reading →
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Give the Gift of Adventure . . . for a Buck
It’s time to celebrate Love! Sure the winter drags on. But don’t let it freeze your spirit of romance and adventure! For less than a dollar you can give that special someone the gift of adventure. Haven’t you always wanted … Continue reading →
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February 8, 2014
Haiku: February Freeze
Cupids Everywhere. Friend tells me: My wife walked out. February Freeze.
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February 5, 2014
“A Lenten Pilgrimage”: a devotional eCourse through Monasteries of the Heart
Protestants and Catholics are working together at last! Or, let me put that more accurately: this particular Presbyterian clergywoman has partnered with the Benedictine Sisters of Erie to create a devotional course for Lent. It’s a thrilling piece of news, and … Continue reading →
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February 2, 2014
The Perfect Preaching Outfit
There are lots of women entering ministry these days, which is a wonderful thing. Recently there was a spirited discussion over at RevGalBlogPals about what folks wear on Sunday mornings. Since I’ve had to choose “what to wear” to lead … Continue reading →
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January 30, 2014
From The Waiting Room Today
I’m thinking about my husband’s face. He’s in surgery right now, outpatient surgery on his foot. Routine, they say. Still, as we went through the pre-op protocol, I found it hard to tear my eyes away from him. I love … Continue reading →
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January 27, 2014
Question the Text: Matthew 5:1-12
Are you preaching on Sunday? According to the RCL, the gospel for Feb 2 is Matthew 5:1-12, a familiar passage we call the Beautitudes. I wrote about the passage for the lectionary website called “Question the Text”. The style is different from … Continue reading →
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January 21, 2014
How to Manage Blog Archives: 5 Steps
If you’re a blogger, you’ve probably encountered this question: How do I manage my archives in a way that’s accessible for readers? Perhaps like me you’ve had an additional problem. Downloading various WordPress “themes” has thrown random letters into posts, … Continue reading →
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