The Presiding Bishop Elect Writes

Dear George Oh, how I wish I could be with you to celebrate the life of one of the church’s pioneers! It sounds like you have put together a remarkable tribute to her life’s work, work that is ongoing and will continue to flourish. My prayers will be with you that weekend. I am very…
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Democrats: Missing the Boat Again?

Last weekend your fearless reporter was a first time delegate at the 2006 Maine Democratic Party Convention in Augusta. Before I describe the problem, it was a SPIRITED, COMMITTED, EXCITED group of Americans. We are determined to throw the rascals out. And may do it. Great to be with them. With ONE GLARING OMISSION the…
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Life is Good!

On June 6th, 2005, the day before our 47th wedding anniversary I “bought the farm” on the floor of the cardiac rehab unit in Ellsworth. I woke up with an IV in each wrist and a strange nurse looking down into my face saying, “I just resuscitated you. Hope you don’t mind.” “Hey, that’s great,”…
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