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Dr. Bob’s Blogger
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Answers From Silence
- God In Disguise February 17, 2015
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Words of Caution from a Church Organist (Beware of Paperclips)
Sermons at the Methodist church in Martinsville, Indiana were long – a good thirty minutes long. The little Schantz organ was tucked in a corner, and so…. Noone would notice if the organist passed time by dusting the keys. Noone … Continue reading
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Bungling Rainbow Bridge
photo by Maarten van den Heuvel Aunt Evelyn’s ashes had been in our china cupboard for a couple years, waiting for their trip to San Francisco. She wanted to be scattered under the Golden Gate Bridge, where she had scattered … Continue reading
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An Old Soul
At age six, Alistair was wise beyond his years – an old soul. Dignified, polite, interested in music and the arts, Alistair would never have done anything like interrupting a person, putting his feet on the sofa or coming to … Continue reading
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I Could Paint That
Who couldn’t do Abstract Landscape Painting? I arrive early at The Art League’s classroom all ready to CREATE. No need to feel intimidated. Any four year old can do this stuff. In fact, the idea of wielding colors around reminds … Continue reading
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All went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
There’s nothing a church musician hates more than one more “Merry Christmas!” We’re not Scrooges, but think of the poor tax accountant on 4-15. Imagine April 15 as a much-loved time of gift giving and feasting. The tax accountant is chained … Continue reading
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Barbados 2016
February in Barbados: Books, Beach and Beer. We used to be adventurous travelers, walking – or at least driving – perimeters of islands to see it all. These days we enjoy a more relaxing winter vacation. Even though we’re young, my … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving – Outside the Box
We are a strange Thanksgiving trio – Diane, Mel and David. On this day of grannies, cousins, sisters, uncles and orphans, it’s just the three of us. The only thing traditional about our holiday is that Someone has purchased an 18 … Continue reading
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