
a prodigal’s blog
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. . . just another sinner, poor & needy.First of all, let me say welcome. Second, please note that the posts in this blog do not reflect the opinions of the United Methodist Church, nor my local congregation. They are mine alone, and depending upon the day, I might not even claim them as my own either :^)
The beautiful header for my blog was painted by Julie R. Neidlinger. Her work and blog can be found at Lone Prairie.Net.
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- July 17th – Some Things about Today in History I Find Interesting
- The Bible: An Uncomfortable Book
- Rowan Williams on “Sinners”
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Category Archives: Books & Writing
Five of the Best Paragraphs Ever Written in the English Language
James Joyce, author of the enigmatic and very difficult to read “stream of consciousness” novel “Ulysses,” also wrote a collection of 15 short stories found in the book “Dubliners.” These stories portray middle class Irish life at the beginning of … Continue reading
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A Short Book Review – Leaving Church by Barbara Brown Taylor
My review rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a must read book for anyone involved in church ministry, whether lay or clergy. Taylor discusses the joys and sorrows of ministry as a parish priest in the Episcopal Church, and … Continue reading
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Sample Entries for the First Annual One Thing I Know Papa Hemingway Very Short Story Contest
So far there are no entries – no not one – in the contest, so I thought I would post a few of the samples I have written. To read more about the contest go to my last post here. … Continue reading
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The First Annual One Thing I Know Papa Hemingway Memorial Very Short Story Contest
From the pages of Wired Magazine . . . Wired reminds us that Hemingway once wrote a six word story (“For sale: baby shoes, never worn.”), which he also called his best work. To see if it was possible to … Continue reading
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