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Commotion in the Pews

Thoughts and tirades that don't fit into any of my books. A collection of items of limited interest to anyone.

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Commotion in the Pews Posted on October 7, 2012 by JoeOctober 6, 2012

I went to the memorial service for my friend and coworker Jean on Thursday evening. It gave me some time to contemplate her life and death. I sat in the chapel room with her cremains. Twenty years ago nobody I … Continue reading →

Posted in Sincere Stuff | Tagged Christ, commotion in the pews, cremation, death, dog, God, joseph courtemanche, kindness, love, memorial, pictures

Walt Longmire/Craig Allen Johnson Fanboy alert.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on July 16, 2012 by JoeFebruary 17, 2020

This summer has been a tough one for me. Health problems for a family member, the stress and burnout that came with crashing through the wall and completing my second novel in 1/2 the time originally allotted, website updates for … Continue reading →

Posted in Pure Blather, ranting, Sincere Stuff, television, Writing | Tagged A&E Network, Books, burnout, craig allen johnson, depressipon, dog, exciting, good read, great television show, health problems, joseph courtemanche, lethargic, novel, smart dialogue, stress, sullen, television, walt longmire

His name is “Thunderpaws” – and he’s my friend.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on January 4, 2012 by JoeJanuary 14, 2012

Those of you who own dogs have probably faced this situation and will understand my feelings. My beloved Shelties are getting old.  Ed, our senior partner, has been with us most of the time we’ve lived in this house and … Continue reading →

Posted in Sincere Stuff | Tagged commotion in the pews, dog, friend, joseph courtemanche, life, mortality., muzzle, sheltie, shetland sheep dog, thunder

It may be an optical illusion, but God creates those as well.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on November 26, 2011 by JoeJanuary 14, 2012

Before you follow the link, be forewarned:  Don’t read the comments.  Lots of haters there. Enjoy the story, revel in the mystery that is God and the love He provides. And say a prayer for the soldier. http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2011/11/not-photoshopped-beam-of-light-shines-on-fallen-soldiers-miracle-dog/

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