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When I was younger, Orpheus was my jam. Even then, as a heathen child in the midst of a secular educational system, I recognized the deeper story…
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February 2023

We moved from Mississippi to Connecticut in early March of 2010. There was still snow on the ground when we arrived, but only those matted crusts of…
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Happy Candlemas! The day the Church celebrates the presentation of the Infant, the purification of the Virgin, and has traditionally blessed candles, a…
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January 2023

This weekend, I measured the orientation of every door on the farm. My front door opens perfectly northeast. My back door faces precisely southwest. The…
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HI hi hi hi hiiiii everyone! Merry Christmastide and happy New Year and glorious Epiphany! We had actual influenza sweep through the household which…
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December 2022

O Adonai, and Leader of the house of Israel, Who appeared to Moses in the flame of the burning bush, and gave unto him the Law on Sinai: come and with…
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A month ago, I did what I always do- I came up with a really great idea, worked manically on it for a few days, then demonstrated my unique brand of…
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Just to make sure we’re all on the same page, I’m one of those stereotypical Wes Anderson fans*. I just love his work. I mean, sure, does he tell only…
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November 2022

I have really enjoyed watching "The Chosen" tv show. The whole experience, from acting, to set design, to discrete sidestepping of ecumenical landmines…
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In the microwave. Note to self: consider buying a microwave. yes, I know that you hate them because you’re convinced they’re radiating everyone in the…
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welcoming a bigger crowd for Advent and Christmas
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remembering to check in with my heart, too
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