Christmas at Charles River

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Day’s Verse:
And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” but she was very perplexed at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this was.
Luke 1:28-29
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Paper TossingAs part of celebrating the Christmas season, my coworkers have tuned our radio to WSRS, a station playing only Christmas music between now and the 25th. This seemed like such a nice idea at first, and I greatly enjoyed myself greatly that first evening we had the radio on.

The next day we came in, turned the radio on, and decorated our area with Christmas lights and all sorts of other Christmassy paraphernalia. It took us quite a while transition from that to work, and through it all the radio played Christmas songs. Continue Reading >>

Life Questions

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Day’s Verse:
In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.
Luke 1:26-27
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When it comes to band-aid removal, are you a gentle, ease-it-off puller or a fierce, teeth-gritted, get-it-over-with ripper?

This is not a purely hypothetical question, as I have recently had to act on one of those courses of action. My arm lacks hair in a rectangular band-aid shape now. Continue Reading >>

Romance Novel: Title Winner

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Day’s Verse:
Therefore, be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but undersatnd what the will of the Lord is.
Ephesians 5:15-17
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Hunter Last Name:

Honorable mention: Hunter Malone (Deborah)

Third Place: Hunter Cavestone (Eric)

Second Place: Hunter Worthington-Stone (Nora)

First Place:
Hunter Traxsem (Nana)

Romance Novel Title:

Honorable mention: Jumping to Conclusions (Mom)

Third place: Falling Fast (Deborah) Continue Reading >>

In Defense of Bicycling

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Day’s Verse:
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Ephesians 6:10-12
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Rear DeraillerFirst, one piece of business. I am going to choose title and last name winners on Sunday morning from the submissions to Romance Novel: Day 27: Title Time. If you have been meaning to suggest anything, this is your time! The cookies will be baked Sunday afternoon and mailed Monday or Tuesday. Continue Reading >>