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Free Care Is Expensive

Hospitals are not a healthy atmosphere. Yesterday was another VA appointment. I didn’t learn what I wanted to know, but I did learn something. Through the stumbling bureaucratic confusion, I managed to get an echo cardiogram. The technician said she … Continue reading

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New Bike

This will have to do for now. The technician was simply unable to come in before Monday, so it waits a little longer. It’s a pale silver with black and red trim. I opted for a three-year extended warranty and … Continue reading

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Some Ripening

It’s been quiet around the parish this past couple of weeks. I honestly hope that means you are all busy with God’s work in your own life. Genuine fellowship between us in the Holy Spirit won’t die so long as … Continue reading

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Sunday Evening Chatter

We went out in the car yesterday to see some countryside. I took my camera, of course, but all my shots turned out lifeless. And plenty of stuff I missed because there simply was no place to stop the car … Continue reading

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Random Photos 01

Click any photo to enlarge view; use CTRL+click to open the image in a browser tab. Remember that flooded docking pit I shot after a big rain sometime back? Here’s a second look at it on the left. I kept … Continue reading

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Paid

Rejoice with me; the City gave me a check today to settle my claim. And because they share the same bank, I was able to immediately convert that into cashier’s checks for EMSA and the sporting goods store. Now we … Continue reading

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The New Camera

So it arrived yesterday and I spent some time reading the user’s manual. It’s pretty simple and most of the settings can be automated for reasonable results. This first shot was just to test shooting in overcast conditions. I’m standing … Continue reading

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Timing Is Everything

How many of you remember my comments about sensing a divine necessity in going out that one day to take pictures of the West Elm Creek Valley? I was puzzled about that sense of urgency. But then, a short time … Continue reading

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Another Frivolous Post

I’m updating my picture since I’ve started growing the hair and beard. This was shot with my wife’s cellphone. Not that it matters that much, but I note in passing that the marvelous little Coolpix camera I’ve been using is … Continue reading

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RIP: Jess Hurst

My younger brother, Jessie T. Hurst passed today around 6:30 PM, at age 46. We were close in the sense of siblings. He shared none of my interest in religion, but was grateful that I would always visit him when … Continue reading

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