Monthly Archives: April 2009

Charming The Lions That Devour Us

Posted on April 30, 2009 by admin

It was a beautiful day … bright sunshine and the barest of hints that winter had done all the damage it could do. Birdie and I were sitting in the front booth of the coffee shop in the warmth of … Continue reading →

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Putting Out the Unwelcome Mat

Posted on April 25, 2009 by admin

“Pastor, I just love that ice cream parlor where there are more choices than the mind can fathom. Know what I mean?” “Gosh, I wish you hadn’t said that … I hate the feeling of saliva running down my chin, … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts About Naked Turtles and Spilled Wine

Posted on April 23, 2009 by admin

Ever seen a naked turtle? You know what I mean … a turtle stripped of its shell. I think I recall seeing this in the imagination of a cartoon when I was a kid but not in real life. Ever … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Nation Are We?

Posted on April 17, 2009 by admin

We live in a new world. It’s not the same world we lived in a decade ago when most were just learning to use email and getting wired. It’s not the same world because we’re more polarized as a people … Continue reading →

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Updike’s Easter

Posted on April 10, 2009 by admin

John Updike has long been acclaimed as one of America’s best writers over his persistent career of observing Middle America. One eulogizer just after Updike’s death two and a half months ago, marveled at his ability to chronicle middle-class America … Continue reading →

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