Category Archives: misc.
Celebrating Slowness
Yes, I’m a slow bike rider. Slow enough, in fact, that those I’ve ridden Ragbrai with over the past two years have occasionally referred to my biking style as “tortoise pace.” It’s true, actually and I don’t mind at all. … Continue reading
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STRIP-ing a book
STRIP-ing a book… not to be confused with yesterday’s post on “ripping” a book. Again, it’s something I’ve put together to help me — maybe you’ll find it helpful…. Upon graduating from seminary, new ministers quickly learn that one of … Continue reading
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Ripping a Book
First, I should tell you that I absolutely love reading. The problem is, I don’t always like to take the time to read things I feel like I should read. I could take a speed reading course, I suppose, but … Continue reading
T-Shirt
One of my favorite websites is http://www.despair.com – great stuff. Anyhow, today I ran across one of their new(ish) T-shirts. It is among the funniest I’ve seen in a long time: Social Media Venn Diagram Gotta love it. That one … Continue reading
Yea… sure… that’s honoring life…
Gunned down in church?! Egads. I don’t care what one’s position is on abortion; this is not pro “life” … http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104766394&sc=fb&cc=fp Grace and Peace, `tim
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Way to go WoodTV8 (dripping with sarcasm)
We don’t get cable. We don’t have a dish. We’re stuck with locally-produced, over-the-air news. Sometimes it’s ok; sometimes it’s awful. When it’s awful, it’s usually because their reporting is immensely one-sided and/or unbelievably judgmental. My latest pet peeve is … Continue reading
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What color are you wearing tomorrow?
Or, frankly, don’t you care? It seems green has taken over St. Patrick’s day, and yet you’ll notice that the Irish Flag has three colors on it: Green, White and Orange. The Irish government’s website doesn’t claim any significance to … Continue reading
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Think good thoughts and offer prayers…
Please?! I have a thesis deadline coming up in a few days and am still awaiting news from my adviser and second reader – making the deadline doesn’t mean I’m done, but it will mean that I’m dramatically closer to … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements, Church, misc., Ragbrai, Religious, Thesis
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Checking In…
I haven’t blogged in nearly-forever. Sorry. (Yeah, I’m sure you’re live has been at a near stand-still waiting for me to post something….) Anyhow, thought I’d check in… (Of course, not in any particular order…) Church (Dunningville): Things are going … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements, Beer & Wine, Biking, Church, Kevetching, Knitting & Tatting, misc., Ragbrai, RCA/CRC Hymnal, Thesis
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25 Random Facts
I was tagged over on facebook to provide 25 random facts about myself. It’s actually harder than I expected, but just for fun, I thought I’d cross post them here: 1. I home roast all the coffee we drink at … Continue reading
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