To say six years lapsed in a town our size without ever crossing Lyle’s path would be inaccurate. School events always put us in proximity. I am sure we chatted here and there.
Late in the summer of 2002 Lyle, Evette, and Nathan began visiting Snow Hill. Natalie had … Continue reading
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Some small towns exhibit the traits of a bounded set. If you are from here you understand the boundaries, you know the familial connections, and you are aware of the “traditions” that should not be ignored. Moving into such an area can be tricky. A person needs a good … Continue reading
My phone rattled while working on a eulogy to be given this afternoon. Cohen rang me up. Well, not really Cohen. Kimberly sent over a photo of Cohen who is seven months old today. I think that is an adjusted five months. I know all of that is important … Continue reading
Read MoreFive years ago I made copies of Lyle’s blog posts after he suffered a fatal heart attack. I delivered one copy to CB and Janet, his parents. Recently I moved offices and saw my copy in my bookcase. In recognition of his friendship I will begin at least a … Continue reading
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Heretics and the SBC Blogosphere
It seems it is open season on charging folks with heresy. I wrote a piece that has been graciously posted at SBC Voices. Dave Miller demonstrated the kind of open-ness to conversation and differing perspectives that should make us glad (See his Editor’s Note). We will watch the … Continue reading
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