State pride is a thing in the United States, and every state has a term for their residents. Yes, Wikipedia actually provides a list of demonyms. Some people might consider this an unhealthy form of nationalism, but I find it mostly endearing as long as it doesn't enable some people to think they're better than others. … Continue reading I am a ColoTexan
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Maybe I'll try church again. Two years ago, I'd been exiled from my church home four months before. One Sunday, I went to a service at a local megachurch, hiding myself in the crowd. And I asked God why I hadn't found a spiritual home yet, if I ever would. And in the dimmed light … Continue reading Why I’ve been a spiritual hobo for a few years
Last winter, I drove our vacuum cleaner that was just about as old as me down to Goodwill to be donated. Here is my little brother standing beside it just before I loaded it into the car. It might sound silly, but I was felt kind of sentimental about donating it. I have many memories … Continue reading End of an era
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