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Five Minute Friday — Place

Happy Friday! Time for my Five Minute Friday contribution. Check out the amazing five minutes takes at Kate’s place on Facebook at  http://www.fiveminutefriday.com by our special community of writers. I’ve been sharing snippets taken from Five Minute Friday: A Collection of Stories … Continue reading

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Indiana Fun

Lots of Laughter. Check. Lots of wet bathing suits. Check. Rekindling relationships among cousins. Check. Teamwork. Check. Fun. Check. Smiles. Smiles. Smiles. Check. Check. Check. From the check marks, I would say Grandpa’s yearly great adventure with the grandkids was … Continue reading

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I Did It!

Some people will read this and shrug, “So.” Other will read this, purse their face into a perplexed look, perhaps scratch their head and comment, “Why?” But those who know me will smile and simply say, “Joe has his wanderlust … Continue reading

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Reflections from the Road

Anyone who knows me — or follows me — knows I spend a lot of time on the road. I don’t know if it’s a sad thing or an accomplishment, but I actually choose most of my miles. I don’t … Continue reading

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Sunrise, Sunset

There is just something special about watching the sun rise. We open our eyes to a new day every day — but when you watch the sun peek over the horizon … Wow! It just brings God’s wonder into the … Continue reading

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O Canada

I really faced a dilemma Sunday. I was pulpit supply so I couldn’t leave early and I needed to get back for a Monday doctor’s appointment. In between there was this massive coastal storm that promised havoc through most of … Continue reading

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Where’s Waldo?

Where’s Waldo? In this case, it’s a craggy county on the coast of Maine, next stop on my adventures learning about and visiting the four corners of the Pine Tree State. Today appeared to be a good day for exploring. … Continue reading

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32,544 Miles

32,544 miles. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, that’s how many miles I drove inspection to inspection last year. 32,544 miles. Whaaat? That’s insane! How many normal non-professional drivers log 32,544 miles in a year. Wait a minute. I’m … Continue reading

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Finding Maine

Now that I’m more settled in Maine, as I travel I try to do some exploring. My latest trip was bookended with visits to Lincoln and Guilford/Abbott. Lincoln? Guilford/Abbott? Believe it or not, there is a method to my sightseeing … Continue reading

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I Guess I’m in Deep Doo Doo

I’m going to be the first to say. Sometimes I don’t think. I don’t mean to go off course … but sometimes I do. Take last night — or more appropriately this morning — for example. I was heading home … Continue reading

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