Two days ago, my friend Tony asked his readers if they would help him understand why the majority of the people who comment on his blog are men. I weighed in, and so did many others. Tony is a challenger, asking questions and debating issues, and it really comes through on his blog (though after…

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I’ve been taking a class on spiritual gifts: what are they, what is their purpose, and which one/s are mine. We squeeze into an ameba-shaped circle around desks and filing cabinets in the church office, most of us perched on metal folding chairs, awkwardly balancing muffins, coffee, and handouts on our laps. It is exactly…

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I know I’ve been a bit scarce around here. I hosted Thanksgiving last week, I’m pushing hard to finish some big projects, and I just haven’t had anything to say. I have a rule that I do not blog unless I have something to say. Anyway, thanks to a friendly heads-up from a reader, I…

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I don’t normally post about cooking, but a number of friends found out that I’m hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year (I’ll be feeding 12, so a modest crowd) and asked me to share my plans. First, I created a Pinterest board with recipes that looked good. I looked for color, fresh ingredients, and items I…

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I have spent the last three days scrubbing stains out of carpet. It started with a spill Friday night. You know how it goes – you clean up one spot, and then you realize just how dirty the floor is around the newly-cleaned spot. While my son watched hobbits, dwarves, elves, and wizards hike the…

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