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Time: Blink of an Eye Time, Precisely the Right Time, Time to Heal, Time to Rejoice
I suppose it could be evident, faithful and kind reader, that the Rev. Dr.’s head has been spinning in multiple, diverse directions lately. I’ve been posting about a variety of things in the same post, whether particularly connected or relating … Continue reading →
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Connections I. – “Dinosaurs Aren’t Gone….They Just Grew Feathers.”
Have you ever given much thought to “connections,” thoughtful reader? There are all kinds of vital, essential connections in Life, planet Earth, and the Universe. “Ecosytems” are all about connections between life forms, habitat, climate and weather. “Food chains” are … Continue reading →
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