abtwixt

Doing things differently since 1984

Why Faith Needs Doubt

I read an article recently about an Ebola quarantine center in Liberia that was looted – for many reasons, I’m sure – but among them was that the mob truly … Continue reading

September 5, 2014 · 6 Comments

When Everything Changes

*Shuffles nervously up to microphone* Umm, so, I haven’t been around much lately… sorry for that.  I assure you it’s not because I’ve had nothing to say.  Quite the opposite, … Continue reading

June 17, 2014 · 6 Comments

Looking at the World through its Parents

More and more I am realizing how much society is driven by parents.  I don’t just mean our society – but all societies ever.  I don’t think there is any … Continue reading

May 8, 2013 · 6 Comments

Guns don’t kill people?

I felt like a laugh today, so I figured I’d head to the news and see what U.S. congress was up to…. If you do the same, you’ll see the big … Continue reading

April 12, 2013 · 9 Comments

What happens when we live too far apart?

Oh dear, it has been a long time since I have posted on here!  “So I’m becoming a stay-at-home mom…” and I can see the cobwebs growing and tumbleweed rolling.  … Continue reading

January 3, 2013 · 14 Comments

Check Your Passions

So, at long last, Election 2012 is nearly over.  As mentioned here, I count this as much a cause for celebration as Thanksgiving. While feeling quite content about this upcoming … Continue reading

November 5, 2012 · 11 Comments

The Scary Grey Area

Wow, this has been a crazy week!  As of this past Thursday, I have started my new career, and I want to take a moment to give an extra thank-you to the … Continue reading

October 23, 2012 · 6 Comments

Rethinking Money

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about money.  Not so much in terms of my bank balance, but about money itself.  We work to get money to get other things. … Continue reading

October 4, 2012 · 15 Comments

Putting a Limit on Free Speech

So there’s a hurricane afoot, and a Republican National Convention fogging up our media outlets.  Am I going to discuss any of these?  Of course not! (Besides, I don’t think … Continue reading

August 29, 2012 · 7 Comments

Happiness

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about happiness…. One of the best pieces of advice I ever received was from my mother.  I was getting close to graduating high school … Continue reading

July 2, 2012 · 15 Comments
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