And the sense of the meeting is that you want to hear about the insights I’m having lately into my psyche…why, I’m not so sure, but here we go. I’ve been reminded again that our self-perceptions are often formed very early in life, and they …
Read MoreOn Blogging…as Therapy
I’m not in therapy…yet. 🙂 But they say a good therapist is one who listens and lets you get it all out. I’ve got some things to get out, and I might as well do it here. I’ve got to quit going to funerals. Check …
Read More“What was your favorite seminary experience and why?”- Part 4
Almost exactly halfway through my seminary experience, the first gulf war broke out; and it helped me to realize that I had made up my mind…I was a pacifist. I came to George Fox College pretty much knowing I felt called to be a pastor, …
Read More“There are those who believe…that life here…”
(Bonus points will be given for those who can complete the post title…) On Monday I had lunch with Mike Huber-pastor at West Hills Friends, convinced Quaker, fellow Clackamas High School Grad (he was ’82, though, I was ’86) and a man I respect a …
Read MoreBlog silence…
I’d like to invite you into the stages of recovery from blog silence: 1. Denial: “WHAT silence?!? People LOVE those license plate things!”2. Anger: “What right do these people have to be mad about no blogging? I just give, give, give, and all I get …
Read More1985 CHS Speech team
So my memory was triggered, and here’s the picture of us speechies, 20 years ago, at PSU. We finished 2nd in the state, losing to Lincoln by only 1 point, says my yearbook. Top row, left to right, is: Keith Anderson ’85, Susan Beck ’87, …
Read MorePortland’s Central Library
This is where Lisa Verch Fletcher & I did research for our pathetic career as debate partners. When she realized “reference” meant we couldn’t check it out, she threatened to throw it out this window and grab it from the bushes below! Now she’s an …
Read More20 years ago…
…I was right here, with 10 friends or so, celebrating our speaking prowess. TWENTY YEARS!!
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