September 2025
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The Sessions
Those who have never known the deep intimacy and the intense companionship of mutual love have missed the best thing that life has to give. Bertrand Russell This article deals with things of a sexual nature and I use words that may be upsetting to some of my readers. Feel free to stop now if Continue reading
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One Step, Two Step, Change Step
People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar. Thich Nhat Hanh Preamble: Although much of this article is based on Twelve-Step concepts, everything is applicable to non-recovery. Change is a universal human need no matter where you are coming from Continue reading
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The Biblical Case for LGBTQ+ Rights
The longer you’re in one place, the harder it is to leave. Gene Clark I should not be surprised at the hate and vitriol that continues to come from the Republican party, but this newish bit of garbage blew me away. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky recently said that former CDC director Demetre Daskalakis “had Continue reading
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Annunciation
We draw our strength from the very despair in which we have been forced to live. We shall endure. Cesar Chavez Last Friday, Linda and I rode our bikes to the Church of the Annunciation to pay our respects to those who were killed and injured during the recent mass shooting. We were away from Continue reading
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Lost in These Autumn Breezes
Summer ends, and Autumn comes, and he who would have it otherwise would have high tide always and a full moon every night. Hal Borland Minnesotans like to joke that if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes. While that isn’t exactly true, I have seen it go from summer to fall practically overnight. Continue reading
Can You Hear Me Now 