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Here is the initial offering of the work task that has consumed me for months: uuworld.org : liberal religion and life.

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Bob gave me two beautifully designed knitting books for my birthday. They are a joy to look through, and I’ve even knitted up a few samples. I hope to take and post photos soon.

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The weekend before the one just past, we went to the Edward Gorey House in Yarmouthport to see the exhibit of the original artwork for the Gashleycrumb Tinies. It was delightful to visit the house a second time, and the Tinies are truly amazing to see. The exhibit has been extended into December, and I [...]

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Another bloom photo, this time Hoya longifolia.

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Samuel Pepys recorded in his Diary on August 17, 1662, the last service conducted by Dr. William Bates (a Puritan minister) before the Act of Conformity took effect:
He pursued his text again very well; and only at the conclusion told us, after this manner: “I do believe that many of you do expect that [...]

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I was so excited about The Knitting Way: A Guide to Spiritual Self-Discovery by Linda Skolnik and Janice MacDaniels. It was delayed from the original publication date; I even called the publisher to find out when it was shipping. I ran right out and bought it.
Never have I been so disappointed. I bought it months [...]

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Two Sweaters for My Father: Writing about Knitting satisfies on several levels, and is amusing on another (unintended, I’m sure). This is a wonderful collection of essays, mostly published in Knitter’s Magazine. Perri Klass writes about an experience I share: Knitting can calm the mind and help it to be fully present in the moment–including [...]

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From Wired 13.08: The Big Gulp.
People head to Reno for all sorts of reasons. Some want to gamble. Others are looking for a hasty wedding or quickie divorce. I’ve come to the Biggest Little City in the World to drink my own pee.

It’s a story about water purification and its applications in space and [...]

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The Zen of CSS Design by Dave Shea and Molly E. Holzschlag is a detailed exposition of the csszengarden website. It’s been a couple months’ worth of picking up and pondering, but I finally finished it a couple of weeks ago.
This book is a great resource for anyone interested in cutting-edge, standards-based web design.

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One of the blogs I follow is by Velveteen Rabbi (she of the Passover Haggadah). She has a wonderful post about Tisha b’Av (go read it for an explanation of the day): Mourning and redemption
My theology is built on the assumption that genuine and powerful connection with God is possible from anywhere, not just the [...]

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