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Fundamentalism

Dictionary.com defines fundamentalism as many things, but here’s the one I’m referring to in today’s post: “a strict adherence to any set of basic ideas or principles.”  This is not necessarily a bad thing, in my opinion, if you don’t foist any of those responsibilities or expectations on anyone else. I think I’ve discussed this […]

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Last night was our first night out on the town, sans Liliana, since coming home with her.  We went to the theater to watch The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, then went to Sontes for drinks, so we could talk. May I be frank with you?  I must provide an aside first, so you’ll understand.  […]

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Ramize in Kosovo

I’ve been a little low the past two days, and I know it’s directly related to the 24/7 kind of schedule I’m keeping with Liliana.  I’m fully aware that I need to remember how good I have it, and that I chose this hands-on motherhood path for a reason.  So my thoughts have been on […]

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Erin McGuire

Finding an artist who speaks to your heart is like eating sugar and cinnamon toast.  It’s inspiring; it fills you up; and it’s delicious, all at the same time. Through another blog, I discovered Erin McGuire whose art evokes a sort of wistfulness–I think that’s the correct word.  Her “Penelope” just arrived in the mail, […]

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Blaming God for Suffering

I suppose when you read Eve, if you choose to read Eve, then you might understand that the question of suffering is one I take seriously, because it is the one thing that seems unfathomable with a loving God.  It’s not a new question.  There are voluminous books written on the subject–in every century.  Why […]

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