Archive for Misc

Be back soon … and an announcement

Published November 29, 2011

Hey there. I’m working on a book right now, one I’m eager to tell you about. I’m almost done in fact. My deadline is about two weeks away. As I work to finish, I’ll be slacking off here quite a…

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Things I’m pretty certain are true

Published November 17, 2011

Many are the authors who have assembled lists of various undeniable truths and irrefutable laws. I’m less sure about these ones, but here’s my list of things — some discovered through ample trial and much error — that I’m pretty…

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The kindergarten rules

Published November 4, 2011

Here are some lessons you’re supposed to learn as a child that will definitely serve you when you’re older: Don’t touch that. Say please. Use your words. Say your prayers. Don’t beat up the little guys; they might grow up…

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The books you come back to

Published July 15, 2011

I had a conversation with a friend yesterday about books you come back to, books you re-read, books that become as familiar as old jeans. For him it was Annie Dillard’s Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. You could hear the joy…

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What a good wife gets you

Published July 8, 2011

A smile when you step through the door A hug when you head back out Mercy when you don’t deserve it An embrace when you really need it Someone who will pray for you Someone who will tell you no…

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