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Crashing the Creche

Merchants running with their carts like peddlers at a parade, camp prostitutes trying to get a look at the baby, roman soldiers investigating the cause of the commotion, animals in an uproar and at least a few heavenly guardians in the room. The night was certainly holy, but definitely NOT silent. Now I need to find a bunch of new figures for my nativity scene! Continue reading

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Seeing Red

A red cup; that’s what makes me really angry – or at least it should.   That’s what I’m being told.   Religious bloggers and talking heads are claiming no snowflakes on Starbucks cups equals an anti-religious corporate statement.  Even worse, some … Continue reading

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VOTER

What can every adult in America be on the first Tuesday in November?  We can all be voters except those of us who have been convicted of certain crimes and who live in states that enforce felony disenfranchisement.   The right … Continue reading

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At All Times

Every time I drive past our Lawrence County Courthouse here in New Castle, Pennsylvania,  I gaze upon the many American Flags flying from their posts along the stone wall’s edge.  Like patriot sentinels, they call my attention to the high … Continue reading

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Oh-Oh Christmas Tree

Whenever I cut a live Christmas tree, I remember an escapade from over 30 years ago when I was in the service.  We were all away from home and feeling a bit bummed-out.  Spray can snow and Christmas lights taped-up … Continue reading

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