Author: David
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Getting Ready
There are about seven weeks before I begin my sabbatical. I find it difficult trying to wrap my mind around what it means to be disconnected, to have time, to be able to enter into a space not filled with responsibilities, plans, and activities. The trip to Scotland ended up being more difficult, but also…
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Thursday
The time seems to be ticking quite quickly now. I purchased a book called “An Iona Prayer Book” hoping it would help shift my mindset to a different rhythm as I prepare for the sabbatical. One of the Wednesday readings are called “Pilgrimage” and a few sentences caught my attention: “The question remains: are we…
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First Entry
This is the first entry and I’m not sure where to begin. There are still four months before I leave. I have tickets to Scotland and three nights reserved at Iona. The rest of the plans are up in the air. I’m looking forward to the four months off, but mostly what I’m looking forward…
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HP Chromebook X2 – Real World Review
About five or six years ago, I started using Chromebooks. Up to that point, I was squarely in the world of Windows. I loved Windows as an operating system, but grew weary of the slow boots, slow updates, and program conflicts. I was also looking for something cheaper than most of the Windows laptops on…
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Lenten Opportunities
Spin Cycle My mom would quip how she didn’t know if she was coming or going from time to time. Her acknowledgment usually came during busy times when I wanted to start a new activity or had something I needed her to do. My mom and dad were 43 when I came into the picture.…