Monthly Archives: August 2009

At the beach

I’m sitting in a meeting, listening to folks squawk about things that have no bearing on my immediate desires. I’m reminded of trips to the beach when occasionally, inevitably, someone feels compelled to feed the seagulls. I’m doing my best … Continue reading

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Tips for Better Living

I had back-to-back “aha” moments coming from my efforts to read the Bible-in-a-Year. First, right after I tweeted “Lord, be with me this day. Help me to do your will. Help me recognize the paths you open before me. Bless … Continue reading

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Port Aransas, the home of Boggie Boogie Boards and Sandels Sandles Sandals

The beach does not attract our most literate citizens, clearly. Considering the number of places that sell boogie boards and sandals, I was surprised by the number of places selling “boggie boards” and “sandels” and “sandles.” Just in case you’re … Continue reading

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Monday Blueprint Madness

These days I feel like I’m parked on a steep incline, investing energy just to stay in place. Whoever planned this neighborhood didn’t seem to think about the connections between home and the world. Is everything on the same plane? … Continue reading

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Life & Death in the balance

The most memorable tale of the trip to Port A is definitely the day I was dumped in the drink for an unexpected swim in the briny sea. Hubby and I love to go treasure hunting on St. Joe’s island. … Continue reading

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Life interrupted

July was an interesting month, no doubt about it. Work consumed me. My joke has been that I’m working 2 shifts, and one is a split-shift. Conference calls with Taiwan beginning at 6am, 8am, 8pm, 10pm even 11pm at least … Continue reading

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Sunday’s Study: Judges 11

Judges 11 tells the story of Jephthah, the illegitimate son of Gilead. Jephthah was a mighty warrior and a natural leader, chased off by his family as a social outcast. In the face of the Ammonites threat of war, the … Continue reading

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