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ah, college
Most folks know I work with college students for a living. I was working late the other night talking with a student who was super stressed about homework. I forget how hard we work during this season of life when we’re also trying to figure out who we are, determine if we’re cool, find a [...]
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Betty
I have been to my share of funerals lately. First Wally, now sweet Betty. Betty was probably one of my most favorite people in the world. She lived her life with more love and joy than anyone I have met. She loved music, people, the unlovable, and Jesus. I have never met anyone like her, [...]
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Wally
Today was my dad’s uncle Wally’s funeral. He was 85 years old when he died in the early morning hours of Wednesday. I suppose it’s not a complete shock when an 85 year old dies in comparison to a young healthy person, but on the other hand, death is never completely expected. When my mom [...]
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someone to love someone like you
When I was in high school I was co-captain of the Speech Team. I had been strongly encouraged to join the activity from the time I was about 12ish, but I hesitated. When it was explained to me that the Speech Team was a competitive group that presented speeches for sport and was not, in [...]
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today
My office manager ordered me six fruit scented white board markers for when I teach my class in the fall. It went public that Willie Nelson cut his hair. I am so excited about the 2nd annual Nashville trip that I could pretty much explode. To boot, the week before I head out I’ll spend [...]
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