Category Archives: Family

The Advent of Our God and Politics in Places of Worship

Posted on November 24, 2020 by AECRM

Some time ago, one of my readers sent me a private message asking if I would discuss whether Pastors, Rabbis, Priests should address current political issues when teaching or preaching to the gathered faithful. Although I know what I think … Continue reading →

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Drafted, 1941

Posted on November 20, 2020 by AECRM

I scrawled the following lines in 2004,  about my parents during WWII.  They married in 1941 and had six months before my father had to report for duty. Between March 1942 and October 1945, he served under General Patton in … Continue reading →

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Mea Culpa

Posted on November 18, 2020 by AECRM

I am always impressed by the many bloggers who write regularly, thoughtfully, and on time. I set out to write two blog posts a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays at approximately 1 p.m. Eastern time. Alas, Today is WEDNESDAY. I … Continue reading →

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An Excellent Evening

Posted on November 13, 2020 by AECRM

Some weeks ago, I wrote a post about visiting long time friends on their farm. You can read about that here:  When the River Won’t Flow: A Delightful Getaway While visiting, I saw a picture in the Tractor Supply Catalog … Continue reading →

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Dr. Elton Lehman Amid the Amish of Wayne County Ohio

Posted on November 6, 2020 by AECRM

Please allow me to offer a pleasant distraction to the current political wrangling that seems unending.   Recently, on October 30th, I wrote A Delightful Getaway about a visit I spent with friends on their farm. For this grieving woman — it was … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on 1517 and 2020

Posted on November 3, 2020 by AECRM

On October thirty-first, 1517, Martin Luther posted 95 theses on the Castle Church’s door at Wittenberg, Germany, to voice his concern and objection to some of the church’s practices. He chose the day because the faithful would be attending church … Continue reading →

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Stones and Letters

Posted on October 16, 2020 by AECRM

Earlier this week, I drove about 85 miles north to meet a friend at a cemetery. To be precise, I went to the cemetery where I had purchased some plots and where a recently engraved headstone and markers are in … Continue reading →

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Tough Love

Posted on October 13, 2020 by AECRM

Last Friday, I was a soggy mess. I couldn’t stop crying. I was missing my best friend and husband so much that I couldn’t see straight. For those of you who don’t know, my husband died earlier this year. But … Continue reading →

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Lure and Trap

Posted on October 9, 2020 by AECRM

At a former job in Arizona, one of my colleagues would regularly hold up as ideal Canada’s medical model where there was healthcare for all. As a veteran’s wife, I have learned both the blessings and limitations of The Veteran’s … Continue reading →

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Preemptive Strike

Posted on October 6, 2020 by AECRM

Of course, if you see it coming, it is nice to avoid the potholes of life. But if you weren’t born yesterday, you are well aware that potholes sometimes leap out at you from behind a rock. Long ago, nearly … Continue reading →

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