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Uganda Day 3
Today was an early day. I had a short and restless night’s sleep (no jet lag, just late to bed, a lot of noise and an unfamiliar place). I needed to be sharp for today’s activities so I did my … Continue reading
Political Wrangling
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
Book Review: Letters and Papers from Prison
I have had this book for a long time. I have picked it up and put it down more times than I care to admit. After reading it this past week, I am ashamed that I did not read it years ago. … Continue reading
Space Stations for Tacos
[picapp align=”center” wrap=”false” link=”term=promises&iid=1212033″ src=”d/5/4/3/Taco_Bell_Floats_175e.jpg?adImageId=10693265&imageId=1212033″ width=”380″ height=”248″ /]Do you remember the “promise” of a free taco for everyone if Mir fell from the sky and landed on the ‘Bell’s sea-based target? I do, and I actually know people who “had … Continue reading
A Touch When a Word Would Do
[picapp align=”left” wrap=”true” link=”term=touch&iid=4915429″ src=”3/e/f/e/Amazing_Me_0ce5.jpg?adImageId=10615743&imageId=4915429″ width=”234″ height=”185″ /]Has someone ever comforted you by standing next to you putting their arm around your shoulder while saying nothing? Ever been nearly knocked down by a friend who playfully bumped into you? Ever had … Continue reading
Smashing Doors
[picapp align=”left” wrap=”true” link=”term=smashing+doors&iid=6779440″ src=”2/0/c/b/Smiling_Through_be16.jpg?adImageId=10413064&imageId=6779440″ width=”380″ height=”570″ /]Last night I was working really late. I was alone and the lights in the office were off. I had to leave my desk to retrieve something and I ran shoulder-square into a door … Continue reading