Tag: home
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Vicariously
I was never subjected to any form of substantial abuse until I joined the military. That was abuse that I volunteered to receive. My childhood was very safe physically. But my parents took in kids that had received substantial abuse. I still wrestle with the psychological effects of being near other children who had been…
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All Through the Night
Hark a solemn bell is ringing Clear through the night Thou my love art heavenward winging Fast through the night Earthly dust from off thee shaken Soul immortal thou shall waken With thy last dim journey taken Home through the night
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Taking a Walk
I went for a walk today to look at the river. It was bright, cold, and windy. Surprisingly there were quite a few people out and I actually talked to other humans. I took some pictures of the high waters and made it home dry.
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Coming Home
Stephanie was released from the hospital this afternoon. She got a shower and so did I. The boys were happy to finally see mama again, and she has much better luck getting the cats into the house than I do. She went to bed early and the boys and I are settling down. Here’s to…
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Illusions
There is a strain of thought that our worldly existence is an illusion. The idea goes that we are only traveling through this life, but that our real beginning and end is from eternity to eternity. This is a mere blip in our existence. A cosmic hiccup from which we will soon wake. Am I…
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The whole story
About two weeks ago one of the breakers tripped and Ben started asking for lightbulbs. When I realized it was the breaker not the bulbs, I tried to switch it on, but it kept breaking. Ben was furious but it was nine at night and we had to sedate him to stop screaming. We also…
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New Year Message 25
If you are reading this you are part of a very elite, weird, and awesome group. I have been here for nearly two years and have no plans of leaving. I hope I provide a little inspiration each day to be creative, silly, and perhaps even holy. I’m still looking for sanctification and solace. As…
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Work from Home
Because Stephanie and I work from home things can and often do go smoothly without us going anywhere. This is very helpful with her being perpetually sick and me not driving. Taking care of our autistic boys has all our eggs in one basket though. Our middle child did so well on his last evaluation…
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Do Nothing Day
I need a do nothing day. I don’t want to even try to be productive. I need to consider how America’s choices will shape my destiny. But not today. Today I’m staying at home and in my pajamas.
Latter Day Sinner 