Category Archives: Life in General

My Tribute to Molly Ivins

Posted on 02/01/2007 by Bruce

(Posted at the Texas Observer, her “home” paper) I envy all you people in Texas. No, really, I do. You got to know Molly for many years, while I only discovered her when I read “Shrub” for the first time … Continue reading →

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Have a Very Merry, Horribly Conflicted Christmas

Posted on 12/24/2006 by Bruce

(Cross-posted at DailyKos and at Street Prophets) I have always loved Christmas: the decorations, the special services at church, the parties, the time off. When I was young, the gifts were part of the attraction, but over time getting gifts … Continue reading →

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Pastor Speaks Out on Walmart

Posted on 12/14/2006 by Bruce

(cross-posted at Daily Kos) Our church, and our pastor, are serious about two things: inviting people into the love and acceptance of God, and confronting injustice as the opportunity presents itself. So when Dr. Joseph Phelps of Highland Baptist in … Continue reading →

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Courage to Write, Courage to Speak

Posted on 03/02/2005 by Bruce

I’ve been re-reading an important book in my life, The Courage to Write by Ralph Keyes. The basic premise, of course, is that fear in all its infinite variety is part and parcel of writing, and that the act of … Continue reading →

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A Paean to Small Joys

Posted on 01/25/2005 by Bruce

Let us sing the praises of small joys, of everyday joys, of the little blessings so often missed and ignored: — Of independent coffeehouses, in old buildings with wooden floors, with classical music playing on the CD player and young … Continue reading →

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