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Photo Log 1: Biking SE OK County

Background: Oklahoma was surveyed in a square-mile grid. From what I understand, the surveyors simply cut a straight line path between corners, and locals kept using that path they cut, which eventually saw improvements in some places. So most of … Continue reading

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Psalm 48

The third in the praise trilogy, we have now the emphasis on Zion. We’ve seen God as Protector, as King, and now His earthly capital reflects His glory. Depending on the particular translation, there is reference to Mount Zaphon or … Continue reading

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Bits and Pieces 12

Gardening sucks this year. At least six times we’ve had to cover the plants from late and even later freezes. Eight times we’ve had to cover them from hail damage. They are too big to cover now. Because of the … Continue reading

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Epilogue of Angels

Angie and Preston had a rather quiet fall season volksmarching in the Eifel, Rheinland and Saarland areas. During a beautiful hike in Trier, they stopped for a snack on the university campus. While they sat enjoying Bavarian pretzels, Preston’s phone … Continue reading

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Of Truth and Angels 10

Grabbing their bags, they made sure to check that everything was as they had found it. Returning the key to the tiny enveloped, they hung it on the door handle, closed the lock on the hasp and strode off into … Continue reading

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Of Truth and Angels 9

From behind, large brown hands grabbed Preston, lifting him slightly off the ground. Purely by instinct, Preston simultaneous thrust the camera out at arm’s length while kicking where he thought the legs should be on whomever grappled with him from … Continue reading

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Of Truth and Angels 8

“I think it’s time to remove this hair coloring,” Preston suggested as they started filling the tub. He looked at the small on-demand water heater common in most of Europe. “This has to be the smallest one they could find.” … Continue reading

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Of Truth and Angels 7

By lunch time the spectators began showing up. That is, lots of cameramen scattering across the city looking for advantageous locations, lots of people in expensive suits despite the late summer heat and a few extra policemen in groups talking … Continue reading

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Of Truth and Angels 6

They entered their hideaway and Preston took off his fanny pack, turned and dropped sideways across the hammock. Angie removed her pack and took his from the floor, moving to the desk to open them. “Darlin’, I really love sleeping … Continue reading

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Of Truth and Angels 5

While the kayak trip had made their shoulders and arms sore, their legs were itching for a workout. After lunch and a potty break, they struck out for some exploration. Backtracking a short distance, Preston turned off to the left … Continue reading

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