Monthly Archives: February 2021

The Warmth of Flowers

Posted on February 15, 2021 by hessd

We are having a power outage here at the moment.  I have been going back and forth on the question of whether I should write a little note about Little Dorrit.  I get used to the power of Charles Dickens’ … Continue reading →

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The Battle for the Soul of the Rs

Posted on February 5, 2021 by hessd

A lot of discussion recently has focused on what is being called “the battle for the soul of the Republican party.”  By that, “Trump” or “not-Trump” is seen to be the battle line.  That’s not what it looks like to … Continue reading →

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Forensic Pathology and Bible Study

Posted on February 2, 2021 by hessd

Since the COVID pandemic hit Portland, I have been doing  unusual amounts of two things: teaching Bible study courses and watching forensic pathology shows on TV.  Eventually, the one had to start affecting the other, and that is what this … Continue reading →

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