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THE RECITAL
I began playing the piano regularly, around 64 years ago this year. Not only is that number astounding to me, as is looking in the mirror these days, but I’m...
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DIGGING DEEP by Rev. Ken Rickett
Detectives and investigators “dig deep” in search for factual information. Medical laboratory scientists “dig deep” in search for causes of diseases AND for medications that may manage, if not eliminate,...
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RIVER CITY
My favorite Broadway musical of all time is “THE MUSIC MAN”. There is something about the combination of the setting: America at the turn of the century, the story-unique boy-meets-girl,...
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FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE
After my recent trip to the old homestead – I am still missing Marge and Tom. The grieving doesn’t lessen, it just changes. Marge and Tom are known to me...
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HEADED TOWARD DAMASCUS
His Hebrew name was Saul, and his Greek name was Paul. I’ve been reading his letters in the scripture for as long as I can remember. My relationship with him is complicated. I can’t really...
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I UNDERSTAND by Rev. Ken Rickett
A Blog by Rev. Ken Rickett “I understand.” No matter how these two words are expressed, their power is unique and empowering when shared with sincerity and compassion. “I understand.”...
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THE DREAM OF FIELDS
I dropped into the bed, like the aging, achy man I am becoming. It was a little worse a few nights ago. Recent events made my body as heavy as...
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ALREADY BROKEN
It was a good time of life for me. I was in college, almost graduating, singing and performing, and enjoying life. I was also the “single male” among a few...
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NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH
So, one of my Birthday gifts, some years ago, was the complete set of an “old-time” television show. Now BEFORE I tell you what the show is, you need to...
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SCARS OF GOLD
Our home is like a beautiful “storage room”, we have a lot of stuff. But I can point to each item of mine and tell you the story behind it, and...