Category Archives: Current Events

Dink, Dink

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Robert Franklin

Dink, dink: the unmistakable sound of emptiness at the bottom of the consumed pot as the ladle is pressed down for one more drought.  Oh, if only I knew how to spell the scraping sound of hope as that same … Continue reading →

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Standing on a Sandbar with the Tide Coming In

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Robert Franklin

The ebb and flow of the oceans often create long stretches of quasi-land we call “sandbars.”  For the adventurous, a sandbar is an open invitation to stand far from shore and to enjoy the view from a perch normally reserved … Continue reading →

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Political Wrangling

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Robert Franklin

Readers aware of the power of post headings are forewarned.  For the new initiate, I am going to write about politics and I have a point to press. I am growing increasingly horrified by the conversation in the public square.  … Continue reading →

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Schoolsin

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Robert Franklin

Education is the answer to all cultural ills. Can’t figure out the finances? Be educated. Can’t connect in relationships? Be educated. Can’t avoid disease? Be educated. Can’t find a job? Be educated. Can’t decide what to do with aging parents? … Continue reading →

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The TriMet Miracle

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Robert Franklin

Often we think miracles must involve some kind of physical healing, or better yet some astrological phenomenon.  Miracles may include such things, but I believe miracles happen everyday and I miss them.  Every so often, however, these cataract eyes can see the Hand … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day: Mitheist

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Robert Franklin

For those who are wondering, mithiest [pronounced me-thee-ist], is not the result of my latest foray into Rodale’s Synonym Finder.  It is my simplistic answer to the rising tide of self-proclaimed atheists.  During the years of my existence I have met … Continue reading →

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