Art & Literature

Friday Photo – My Three Girls

Brown eyes would apply to any of these three. We always have a good time when we are together and I am glad Patty insisted on a photo with her girls. Together, they are, “My Three Girls.”

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Max In Stripes

Today, Max Nolen is five months old. He recently returned from his first road trip to West Plains. By all accounts it was tolerable but he is not so much the car seat fan for the long haul. We will share a road trip with Max soon. His first … Continue reading

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Friday Photo – Repurposed

The planks likely served another purpose when new. Years, wear, and layers of paint combined to give the air of nostalgia. We have little trouble with re-using common items for different purposes.

Tables bring people together. This table  that may be constructed from plants used in other ways sat … Continue reading

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Marty Duren Exposes the Fault Lines of Comparisons

We have two girls. To say that we are proud of them would be an understatement. They have matured and exhibit a good bit of individuation but desire to remain fully connected with their families. Kimberly and Tommie get interdependence.

Young ladies in our culture need champions when they … Continue reading

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Friday Photo – Seclusion

Sometimes the busyness of life creates a longing for seclusion. When we were in Antigua the Friday before Palm Sunday the town was bustling. Evidently many make a sort of pilgrimage to Antigua to celebrate the event. Just behind me when taking this photograph was a busy food market. … Continue reading

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