Category Archives: Everyday

Rationalization required

Posted on August 30, 2014 by deacondawn

I have continued my practice of running. Since I no longer have the excuse that I am preparing for a long walk in Spain, I have searched for a new rationalization for continuing. Of course, I have set a few … Continue reading →

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Looking back

Posted on August 29, 2014 by deacondawn

When I was a kid growing up the US was in the middle of the space race, who could get to the moon first. It was a huge deal, so big that televisions would be brought into our classrooms (yes, … Continue reading →

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Back to school

Posted on August 26, 2014 by deacondawn

It’s back to school time, which means it’s back to work time for me. And this first week back is always a mixed bag of feelings. First, there is the joy of seeing everyone at the “be back” gathering. (Be … Continue reading →

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Oh the places you will stay

Posted on June 24, 2014 by deacondawn

This, by far, has been one of my most extreme, prolonged and adventurous travels, to say nothing of the diversity of tasks that I engaged in while away. I was on a walking pilgrimage through Spain which required hiking boots … Continue reading →

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On my way

Posted on May 18, 2014 by deacondawn

Well, if things are going as anticipated, I and several of my friends are making our way to Spain to begin our pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.  You can follow along on this blog, or search for Buen Camino 2014 … Continue reading →

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Here I come, ready or not

Posted on May 17, 2014 by deacondawn

This slogan was on a church sign, with Jesus’ arms outstretched, the stuff of the epic rapture films of the late 1970’s. Jesus is coming back, ready or not. I am not much on the eschatological theological concern (big seminary … Continue reading →

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Spring into life with Jesus

Posted on May 16, 2014 by deacondawn

Seriously, the sign on the church was “Spring into life with Jesus,” complete with goofy graphic of Jesus bouncing around on big springs. Sort of like a crazed guru on a weird drug induced trip. When I saw the sign, … Continue reading →

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I paid it all — Jesus Christ crucified

Posted on May 15, 2014 by deacondawn

This slogan struck me because it is a take off from one of my favorite childhood hymns, Jesus Paid it All. What was the striking thing was the grim image of Jesus hanging on the cross, blood dripping and the … Continue reading →

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Trucking for Jesus

Posted on May 14, 2014 by deacondawn

It was on the mud flaps of a big 18 wheeled truck, “trucking for Jesus,” which I found so much less offensive than those silhouetted images of naked women which seem to be found in that location. Trucking for Jesus. … Continue reading →

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This bloods for you

Posted on May 13, 2014 by deacondawn

The roadside sign was in front of a small, white, clapboard church. It was a roughly sketched out image of Jesus, with blood droplets coming from the crown of thorns and his hands. The droplets were in vivid red, although … Continue reading →

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