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Of daughters and the Bronze Star Medal

Yesterday, I commented that, in an excess of caution, I was withholding the name of our youngest daughter who was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. I have since found out that it has been published publicly, so I am free to show you a photograph of the award ceremony. The caption reads: (Right to left) Lt. Col. John Holzapfel, battalion commander for the Fremont based 394th Combat Sustainment Support... [Read more]

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Daughter home, time to kill the fatted calf

I posted no post today. That is because my wife, one of our daughters, and two grandchildren, and I, went to be at our youngest daughter’s dismissal from active duty ceremony. Her unit just returned from Iraq, and earlier today we picked her up with a couple of duffel bags and a backpack and hauled her back to be with us for a little while before her husband arrives from his overseas assignment... [Read more]

Bridegroom service and the meaning of hypocrisy

Yesterday’s Gospel reading for the Holy Week Bridegroom Services included the following passage from the Gospel according to Saint Matthew: Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do.... [Read more]

Spoiling grandchildren update

All right, what a weekend! I am sure I gained weight and am worn out, but happy. We took the grandkids to Chucky Cheese where my eardrums got quite a workout. But, the grandkids were happy and worn out. Then our granddaughter wanted to go to Chili’s next day (we had two birthdays in a row), so we went there today after church. I have tickled kids and rolled on the floor. I have visited with two... [Read more]

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Mother is healing

Well, I keep saying that I am going to blog soon, but I have been in Miami. My mother is in ICU but healing well. So, maybe tomorrow, and if not by Monday, I will get back to blogging. Thanks to those of you who have been praying.  Read More →