Hurricane Dorian

As some of you may know, I have a fascination with words. I think it goes back to my years as a high school biology teacher.  Biology, and other…

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The Jesus Labor Union

Today is the 125th anniversary of Labor Day. It was first recognized as a federal holiday in 1894 as a day to honor the American working class and especially…

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The Number is 59 (Continued)

Alaska Trip – Day 3.0 / This number 59 thing has gotten the best of me.  I needed to see what God might say…

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The Number is 59

Alaska Trip – Day 2 / Have you ever experienced a series of coincidences that are just too impossible to ignore. Well for me right now, it’s the…

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Be the Light

Day 2 – Alaska Trip / If you’ve ever traveled or lived in the far north you have most likely experienced either the very long days and short…

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Making Adjustments

Day 1 – Alaska Trip / Big Red was loaded. She was actually overloaded and tipped the American Airlines scale at 54.5 lbs. The attendant frowned and directed…

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Carry-On!

Day 1 – Alaska Trip / I’m packing for my trip to Alaska right now. I’m taking a break to write a few thoughts. It’s 5:30 am. I’m tired. Tired…

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“Address Unknown”

Tomorrow I will be flying to Alaska for the first time. It’s been a place that I’ve always wanted to visit and explore but time, distance, and expense have…

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