There’s such a contrast in the handwriting on historical documents. I found the marriage license for one of my cousins, a cousin twice removed, or 1C2R. Clara Reynolds McKee, born in 1876 in Galveston, married George Edward Fay in 1894. The names on their marriage license are very elegant, as if the clerk knew to Read More
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One Chair, Two Houses, and a Flaming Oven
For Monday night dinner last week, we had spaghetti and meatballs. I was lazy so we bought frozen from Walmart. I pulled out a pizza pan, threw forty or so meatballs on it, and slid it into the oven. A while later, I noticed a lot of smoke coming out of the oven vents. Crap. Read More
Questioning Faith: A Critical Look at Divine Language
This week, I critique a theological metaphor for oversimplification.
Heartfelt Kindness, Legal Precedents, And A Scandalous Government Action
Michigan sets a dangerous precedent with a manslaughter prosecution. A Michigan township tries to block a new cemetery for no reason. And I finally made contact with the neighbors from Thanksgiving.
Beyond the Taboo: Rethinking Society’s Fear of Death
Exploring the concept of a “happy death,” societal taboos on dying, and advocating for the right to control our end-of-life decisions.