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Vacation Bible School 2012

I just wanted to make a small note here for posterity’s sake — My wife wrapped up running her latest church program. For the 2nd year in a row, she ran our church’s vacation bible school this summer. To accomodate … Continue reading

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Our church talent show

This weekend, our kids participated in our church’s talent show. None of us participated in years past, but my wife thought the kids could put in a performance this time around. This year’s event theme based Broadway shows, more or … Continue reading

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Wine Tasting Fundraiser at Church

Event #3 today was a wine tasting fundraiser at church tonight. Being one of the highlights of the weekend, we were both looking forward to attending. We bought tickets, made babysitting arrangements with the grandparents, and hey, we get to … Continue reading

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Breakfast with St. Nicholas

Our church hosts an annual St. Nicholas Breakfast event in December. Volunteers start making the pancake batter the night before, and get to the church early Sunday to set up. Before the service, you have pancakes, breakfast sausage, muffins, and … Continue reading

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My 2011 Father’s Day weekend

This was a pretty nice Father’s Day weekend. I purposely asked that we didn’t do any big dinner or gifts this year. I don’t need it, and we should try to save a little money. What I did want was … Continue reading

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Today was International Sunday at church

Today was our church’s annual International Sunday. Folks dress up in tradional or homeland dress, and bring in foods from their native lands. In the past few years, I haven’t seen too many people come dressed to impress. I myself dressed … Continue reading

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A hot sunny humid Spring weekend in May

The weather has been one of extremes. In the Northeast, the weather this spring has fluctuated between  unseasonably warm and unseasonably cold. Just a few days ago, it was cold, then nice, and now hot and humid. Global warming  supposedly results in … Continue reading

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Administering and redesigning the church website

I seem to be back in the website administration business. Just when I get out, they pull me back in.  Well, not quite, but I’ll explain. For the uninitiated, through the years in addition to my personal ode to self-indulgence … Continue reading

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Farewell to Father Hubbard

Today was an eventful today.  First off, the kids’ school was closing at 5pm today, instead of 7pm.  In order to make the pickup in time, one of us would have to leave work early to get there by 5pm.  … Continue reading

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Cleaning house, new earphones, Sunday School

Quick update: We spent the weekend cleaning up the house.  We had some free time, and took advantage of the free time to take back the night.  I mean, the house.  Having children means constantly battling against the tides of messiness.  Often, … Continue reading

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