Tag Archives: Mary

Writing Like a Girl – one man’s aspiration

Posted on January 14, 2019 by

I’ve been told by more than one commenter over the years that I write like a girl – or words to that effect – and they’ve not intended it as a compliment. Too bad for them, because I took it … Continue reading →

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A prayer for a cheap beer drinker

Posted on August 21, 2018 by

Falling down drunk Onto the couch this time Not the floor like last time … like last times Face down Head hung over the side Hung over like he’ll be Unless he has another can Off the couch To the … Continue reading →

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Anticipation in Advent – learning from those who waited first

Posted on December 11, 2017 by

[For Advent: updated from the archives.] Before the birth of Jesus there were those who lived in the anticipation of his coming, people who knew prophecies such as this: “I will shake all nations, and what is desired by all … Continue reading →

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Joseph’s Pregnant Expectations: an advent tale

Posted on December 1, 2017 by

[Advent begins this Sunday, so I offer this post from the archives imagining what that first Advent must have been like for Joseph.] *** I didn’t get any sleep last night. I haven’t been sleeping well for a while, in … Continue reading →

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Joseph’s Pregnant Conversations – an advent tale

Posted on December 16, 2016 by

[From the archives: imagining what that first Advent must have been like for Joseph.] *** I didn’t get any sleep last night. I haven’t been sleeping well for a while, in fact. My friends say that’s normal for someone about … Continue reading →

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Experiencing Advent with Those Who Were There

Posted on December 2, 2016 by

[For Advent: updated from the archives.] Anticipation Christmas carols. They’re all over. From the radio to shopping malls and even in churches. Yes, I said even in churches. We sing about the events surrounding Jesus’ birth, angels proclaiming and shepherds … Continue reading →

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Jesus and the Mystery of the Third Cousin, Twice Removed

Posted on July 25, 2016 by

Jesus and John the Baptist were related through their mothers. What was the exact relationship between them all? Good question. More on that later. First, let’s note that yesterday was Cousins Day (a holiday celebrated every July 24, apparently). Happy … Continue reading →

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Advent With The People Who Welcomed Jesus First

Posted on December 11, 2015 by

[From the archives.] Anticipation Christmas carols. They’re all over. From the radio to shopping malls and even in churches. Yes, I said even in churches. We sing about the events surrounding Jesus’ birth, angels proclaiming and shepherds watching and a … Continue reading →

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Joseph’s Pregnant Advent

Posted on December 7, 2015 by

[I’ve been imagining what that first Advent must have been like for Joseph. This is what I came up with.] *** I didn’t get any sleep last night. I haven’t been sleeping well for a while, in fact. My friends … Continue reading →

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Advent with those who welcomed Jesus first

Posted on December 5, 2014 by

[From the archives.]   Anticipation Christmas carols. They’re all over. From the radio to shopping malls and even in churches. Yes, I said even in churches. We sing about the events surrounding Jesus’ birth, angels proclaiming and shepherds watching and … Continue reading →

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