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I Trust Him, I Trust Him Not, I Trust Him…

July 23, 2024
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Personal Writings, Writings

For who hopes for that which he already sees? I want to see my grandchildren, but it is not yet possible. I want to visit my son, but it is not yet possible.I want my sons to visit me, but it is not yet possible. I want a variety of relationships deeply restored and built, but it is not yet possible. I want to pay my bills, but it is not yet possible. I want this awful poison ivy to...

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‘Deadnames’ and the ‘Confessional’ Call

July 14, 2024
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Book, Media and Movie Commentaries, Linguistics and Language Series, Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings

A name is one of the first gifts a parent(s) give to their child. Names are not random proper nouns, but parents give a lot of thought to this sacred act. For a parent, their child’s given name is inextricably linked to hundreds of thousands of memories and experiences and even to aspects of their own identity as the parent of “child’s given name”. It is the child’s given name that is so intrinsically embedded within internal memories of moments...

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Of Elephants, Eggshells and Emperors

July 2, 2024
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Personal Writings, Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings

Silence. Appeasement. War and Worship. When there is the proverbial “elephant in the room” people may maintain a kind of silence, if not outright denial. “Shhh…don’t mention that elephant.” “What elephant?? I don’t see any elephant.”When there is the proverbial “walking on eggshells” people are very, very careful what they say. There is an appeasement to some “elephant-of-a-god” hanging over the particular space, or relationship. I wonder, why eggshells? Why isn’t it glass that is being carefully tip-toed over? I...

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…and Now That We’re Old, and Ready to Go…We Get to Thinkin’ What Happened a Long Time Ago…

June 30, 2024
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Personal Writings, Writings

The title of this piece comes from a line of a song that has always meant a lot to me, and I suppose I’m about to turn something completely on its head in transposed context. First, I want to acknowledge that there could be some reading who might feel some difficult feelings in reading parts of this piece, perhaps, especially if they were unable or were never given the opportunity to become a parent, or if they have lost a...

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DO YOUR HOMEWORK SERIES: A Preoccupation With Words (What Do Shakespeare, CS Lewis, Jacques Derrida, David Fitch and Gary D. Collier Have in Common?)

June 30, 2024
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Book, Media and Movie Commentaries, Do Your Homework Series, Linguistics and Language Series, Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings

I’ll confess–I have a preoccupation with words. Furthermore–I’ll confess–my gift isn’t in the realm of succinctness! As a dear (and patient listener) friend affectionately told me, “Why use one word when twenty-five will do?!” A single word can be a kind of doorway into the beautiful and into the vile…and string several of these things we name as “words” together in just the right manner…and oh…the results can be a kind of deliciously, sweet, rich-and-delectable, layered morsel that rests on...

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Do Your Homework Series: Deconstructing Spiritual “Gimmicks” (A Review of the Notion of ‘Having Coffee With Paul’ Promoted by Gary D. Collier)

June 24, 2024
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Book, Media and Movie Commentaries, Do Your Homework Series, Religion, Politics and Current Events

Imagine this: You are an artist and stumble across a blog that suggests you can radically transform your art knowledge and skills by participating in an Institute to develop the “Art of Painting Conversation.” The basic course will involve teaching and guiding you in the step-by-step methods/mindset of literally (vocally and in your mind’s eye) inviting Van Gogh to share a cup of coffee with you. Sounds pretty creative, doesn’t it? It tickles your fancy and tickles your ears so...

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The Mother Sandwich: When a Father Loves His Children More Than He Hates His Mother and Their Mother

June 16, 2024
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Personal Writings, Women's, Family, and Recovery Issues, Writings

Fatherhood is not simply a biological condition but it is a spiritual condition inherent since the beginning of time, with numerous applications and overlap, and especially, implications and consequences. This will not be a typical Father’s Day post per se. And let me start here by untangling the title just a bit. Another way to say this would be, “A good father loves his children more than he hates his mother. A good father loves his children more than he...

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I Left Hay on My Father’s Grave Today (A V-Mail From “Somewhere in Pennsylvania”)

June 16, 2024
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Life Stories, Personal Writings, Writings

(This creative expression is different but somewhat in the same vein as “Telegram to My Dead Mother” written for Mother’s Day, 2020)....

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A Case of Pneumonia May Have Saved My Father’s Life

June 6, 2024
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Life Stories, Personal Writings, Writings

It’s almost 1 am and I am soon to head to bed, but I noticed the new date on my computer: June 6th (D-Day). I was actually thinking recently that I should write up this little (but big) account about my father’s life the next time the anniversary of D-Day occurs…so…here it is. My father was in the 29th Division and was an ambulance driver. He was drafted prior to Pearl Harbor–I have his draft papers and a point of...

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Do Your Homework Series: Decolonization|Hedgemony|Evergreen|Fitch

June 6, 2024
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In this piece I have paired three podcasts which may seem unrelated, but I believe need to be fully explored and then compared with one another. Since this series is intended for those committed to deeper exploration of Marxist/neo-Marxist movements and their seepage into the Christian Church (universal), I recommend setting aside some time to absorb each of these in one or two sittings. The first is relatively short. The second one around two hours long. If you are able...

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Eileen Slifer

I am a visual artist who works in a variety of mediums - producing fine art, illustration and design commissions/products for clients. I have been creating since childhood and sharing my giftings for hire since 1989. I also love to write and have been expressing in this way for a number of years in private poems, stories and journals that have been shared with treasured friends or publicly. Thank you for visiting my blog. I value the time and interest you spend on my expressions, and I read every comment.

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