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My fathers work was a deeply compelling blend of the profane and
My fathers work was a deeply compelling blend of the profane and the sacred, like a drunk confessing his sins to a good priest only to go out and comm...

I have a little friend that lives next door, his name is Charlie,
I have a little friend that lives next door, his name is Charlie, and hes nine. In the middle of last night, Charlies family got the call that a liver...

I have the privilege of taking my kids to school each morning.
I have the privilege of taking my kids to school each morning. Sure, it gets a little hairy from time to time, but I wouldnt trade those moments for a...

Updike once wrote that there are days when the most spiritual
Updike once wrote that there are days when the most spiritual thing you can do is place the empty milk bottle out on the steps. Yeah, not many of us d...

Just returning from a great retreat up in the mountains with a
Just returning from a great retreat up in the mountains with a good group of men...yes, I prefer the word retreat. I am always humbled by these times ...

I realize Mothers Day is problematic, the air gets Hallmarky, too
I realize Mothers Day is problematic, the air gets Hallmarky, too Hallmarky for many. Thats fair. As I selected cards for my mother, and my wife, I pu...