That was quite a decade, friends. 2010 2020 – still rockin’ the sweater (Note: I am aware that, since there…
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Christmas Eve 2019
It’s been an interesting Advent journey this year. As I said the first week, I’ve spent much of the latter…
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Advent #4 – LOVE
’Tis the fourth week of Advent, friends. The first week, we light the Hope candle, encouraging us – with great…
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Advent #3 – JOY
The third week of Advent did not begin auspiciously in the Nelson household, friends. I wake up much earlier than…
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Advent #2 – PEACE
Advent proceedeth apace, friends. Last week’s post meditated on the relationship between hope and fear; this week, we are reflecting…
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Advent #1 – HOPE
’Tis the first week of Advent, friends! As I shared in my first Advent post two years ago, Advent is…
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Brad and Harry: A Study in Fantasy
I have recently begun my fourth readthru of the Harry Potter books. This readthru began as a “rest” strategy –…
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The Thunderclap Series #12: Tolkien
Tolkien: the Thunderclap to end all thunderclaps. I saved Tolkien for the last “Thunderclap” post (in this round; I may…
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The Thunderclap Series #11: Surprised by Hope
In February 2011, I met a charming young man (spoiler alert: totally married him later) who shared, among other things,…
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The Critshow: Learning to Level Up
We interrupt the Thunderclap Series to bring you this Public Service Announcement: REST MATTERS. I have recently become a huge…
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