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GRATITUDE OR ENTITLEMENT?
I have tried, this November, to intentionally state one person, thing or concept I am thankful for…every day. I have to say, when I first decided to do it I...
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THE HILL
As I am continually “feeling” my age I am actually filled with…gratitude. I am happy to know that I am reaching the point where I have lived longer than I will live in the...
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November 04, 2025
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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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October 28, 2025
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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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October 22, 2025
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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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October 15, 2025
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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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October 07, 2025
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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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September 29, 2025
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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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September 23, 2025
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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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September 16, 2025
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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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