Category Archives: Faith

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. –Hebrews 11:1

Breathe.

Posted on April 18, 2022 by SJ

Last week I picked up a new bike, same model I had previously. Got back on the horse so to speak. My shoulder is much better than it was, a little stiff if anything. All in all I’d say I’m … Continue reading →

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Close Call – Part II

Posted on April 5, 2022 by SJ

I believe what happened yesterday was meant to happen. On the way there, and later headed out in the wrecker, I passed curves with drop-offs of hundreds of feet down. The driver explained how many of those curves have cars down … Continue reading →

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Close Call.

Posted on April 4, 2022 by SJ

So last week I traded in my old Kawasaki Vulcan for a new Indian FTR. Fantastic bike, handles and rides like a dream. Plenty of power (still getting used to that). Today I had no work, so I decided to … Continue reading →

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…two weeks later!

Posted on March 25, 2022 by SJ

All my life, for as long as I can remember, with exception to my baptism as an infant (which I actually remember), I have looked backwards. I have always sought the past, reminisced on the good times, wished I could … Continue reading →

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The Banality of Standing Still

Posted on February 21, 2022 by SJ

I am exhausted, both mentally and physically. My brain is a Macy’s fireworks spectacular, pre-covid of course. I can’t sleep. Right now I feel like I could easily turn in. If I try, I’ll likely be exquisitely comfortable for a … Continue reading →

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Listen…

Posted on January 30, 2022 by SJ

So a few months back I managed to cut loose my desire to vape. Medical opinions aside, whether it’s more or less safe than cigarettes, I could care less. It was a vice, an addiction, and difficult to kick. Now … Continue reading →

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Divine Intervention!

Posted on December 28, 2021 by SJ

Divine intervention is the involvement (intervention) of a deity (divine) in the affairs of humans. Its form can be direct, such as the actual visual or auditory manifestation of a deity to humans, and indirect, such as a deity’s influence on weather. In … Continue reading →

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False Prophet!

Posted on December 6, 2021 by SJ

I’ve heard that phrase ring out for a while now, most recently through a TikTok personality that I give a listen on occasion. Many of their videos tend to start out with a brief intro, a dramatic falsetto “False Prophet” … Continue reading →

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Live.

Posted on November 26, 2021 by SJ

Yesterday for Thanksgiving, my family got together at a table full of Chinese food to catch up, chew the fat, and reminisce. Besides a last minute scramble to find a Chinese restaurant which was actually open (called 15, only 1 … Continue reading →

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Farewell To A Friend

Posted on June 30, 2021 by SJ

Early this morning I got the news that one of my best friends passed away. I’ve been a resident of Pine Island, NY for 20 years at this point… I didn’t really immerse myself in the people and culture until … Continue reading →

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