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Neglected View

Homes fall into disrepair often out of neglect. The cost to rehab an old house may not be immediately clear.…

An Uneasy Agent of the State: Part 2, Marriage Officiant

Marriage as solemnized in the United States, in most cases, may disturb me more than the wrangling over marriage equality.…

Legitimizing Power, The Poor, and Jesus

What symbols get used to legitimate power? Maybe The Whitehouse is used by some to legitimate democracy in a Country…

Until Next Year, Lilly – Friday Photo

Our recent record setting cold quickly took its toll on Fall colors. Almost overnight reds and yellows turned a dull…

Value Added to Life

One must be careful how he or she uses their platform. Accolades may be percieved as bias. So consider this…

Some Come Early – National Prematurity Day

Some who come early do not get to stay long. Generally being early means a good seat. When it comes…

Plenty – Friday Photo

We have plenty of fun. For nealy 36 years we have found ways to enjoy life together. So, why not…

Bringing Back the Podcast

After a long hiatus, Thoughts from the Edge returns as a regular feature here on the blog. Consider it a…

An Uneasy Agent of the State: Part 1, Prayer As Ceremony

Hello, my name is Todd. I am a professional pray-er. Once it is discovered I am a pastor, no matter…

For Those Who Need Scientific Verification . . . Relationships

Kindness and generosity matter. The question that begs a response is whether or not kindness, for instance, is an inherent trait…