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Just found out that my mother -- along with the many female WW2 pilots -- are now eligible to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.

our summer trip to our favorite beach.

And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." (Matthew 3:16-17) Last night we had the Gravitate study at our home with about fifteen 20-somethings in attendance. Great cookout & then discussion on Matthew 3 & 4. The passage above struck me in a new way. It's wonderful to hear parents speaking this way of their children. It's part of our love for them, and we see it at the soccer field or recital: "that's my son and I'm so proud of him" ...or, "that's my daughter, isn't she fantastic?" But, it's so... human. We are accustomed to people speaking this way. But God? If we were to make up the gospel story, would we think to put in such a thing... that God the Father -- and on more th...

with a Bexley 802. This is a modern American-made fountain pen. Filled with Noodlers Borealis Black ink. Very sweet.

I like this sheep photo. The sheep are very attentive, even apprehensive. Then I notice their long wool, and the sheepdog in the top left of the picture. Aha, I bet it's shearing day...

Took the day off and caught up on stuff. Made a trip out for errands and stopped by an antique store I visit regularly. Made a serendipitous purchase ($10) of a Parker 21, Mark II model with trough-style clip. This began production in 1951, and went through the mid-60s. It features a hooded octanium nib, a more popular-level (=economical) than the very popular Parker 51, of which I have two. This pen has a blue barrel, and a lustreloy cap. I needed to adjust and smooth the nib, then gave a good cleaning, and polished the barrel and cap. It's now writing beautifully!