Category: The Christian life
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On Writing and Fall
The daylight hours grow shorter and the temperatures turn cooler, announcing fall’s arrival. Every year I ask myself, where did September go? This year is no exception. It’s been awhile since I have written about THE BOOK so I thought I would include a brief update and share some exciting news. After spending the summer…
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A Review: Scattering Ashes
Over the summer my mom became a published author. She also turned 73 in August. Perhaps even more remarkable is the fact that my mom, my dad, and me all have books coming out this year. A lovely turn of events to be sure! Scattering Ashes: A Sister’s Journey with her Gay Brother is a…
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August, Again
It’s that time of year. School starts for my family on August 23. Ever since I returned to teaching, I refer to August as a transition month because it contains both summer days and school days. At my house, back-to-school preparations are in full swing. This got me wondering how many times I have written…
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Risotto for Dinner
I made risotto for dinner recently. Standing at the stove, patiently stirring each cupful of broth into the pot, I was reminded why this dish is a pleasure to cook. For me, risotto requires a certain mindset. It is the kind of dish I make when I want to be in the kitchen and cook.…
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Reading the Stories of Others: A Review of Not Alone
The busyness and excitement of the holidays are officially over. It’s mid-January. It’s winter. In many parts of the country, it’s cold. For some, the blues have arrived. On top of this, maybe you have recently experienced a loss or a disappointment. There’s a sense of sadness that permeates all of life, especially if that…
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A New Year, A New Word
Happy New Year, friends! I took down the last of the outdoor Christmas lights today and saw a school bus rumble past, signaling the end of Christmas Break and the return to normal life. Tomorrow is the start of my “normal” with classes and activities resuming. The other day, while chatting with my parents on…
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Always Orange 2015 Christmas Gift List
This type of post is a first for me. I love reading the gift lists others write, but I get nervous whenever I have to compile a list of favorites, especially when it includes books. How to narrow the choices? What if I forgot something? One list that I look forward to reading all year…
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Would It Help?
I think there are two kinds of blog writers—those who can pump out pieces several times a week and those who post more sporadically. I certainly fall into the later category, especially as of late. On the one hand, this discourages me and causes me to question whether I should consider myself a blogger. I’m…
Alicia Brummeler 