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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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Wonderful to be here.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on July 7, 2012 by JoeJuly 7, 2012

This morning I escaped from work and walked out the doors to find a beautiful Minnesota morning in progress. The humidity and heat had broken and it was “normal” for July. I tucked my overly large frame into the Explorer … Continue reading →

Posted in food, Pure Blather, Weather Whining | Tagged commotion in the pews, craig johnson, Edzell, ford explorer, God, joseph courtemanche, longmire, Maisie, minnesota, patio, rhubarb, tablet

Sometimes Santa is not a nice man.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on June 28, 2012 by JoeJune 28, 2012

Many of you know that I’m a professional Santa Claus. For those of you who didn’t, now you do. This post represents my personal views. It does not speak on behalf of any organization or association of Santas. I stand … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Stuff, Sincere Stuff | Tagged background check, child molester, children, Christmas, commotion in the pews, insurance, joseph courtemanche, matthew feeney, minnesota, nicholas of myra, Red Suit, safety, Saint Nicholas, Santa, Santa Claus

More friends in need.

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

And you can enjoy the end results as well!  There is a little restaurant on University Avenue in Saint Paul that I’ve been going to for years. They’re dying because of the Borg Collective… make that the light rail construction, … Continue reading →

Posted in food | Tagged asian, business, commotion in the pews, father's day, food, immigrant families, joseph courtemanche, koi, light rail, mai village, minnesota, nanny, restaurant, Saint Paul, the best steak house, university avenue

A STATE FUNERAL

Commotion in the Pews Posted on January 29, 2012 by JoeJune 10, 2019

I wrote this last fall and sent it off to Proceedings. Got my first real rejection letter yesterday! I’m told I’d best get used to them in the future. I hadn’t published this until my fate with the magazine was … Continue reading →

Posted in military, Sincere Stuff, Writing | Tagged afghanistan, American Legion, B.U.D.S., cathedral, CH-47, Chisago, Christmas, commotion in the pews, crackerjacks, Craig Rudolph, CTI, Funeral, Helicopter, joseph courtemanche, minnesota, Nicholas Spehar, Nimitz, Pat Price, Patriot Guard, Ranger 12, S.E.A.L., Saint Paul, Special Warfare, State Funeral, USS Wainright

A knock at the back door…

Commotion in the Pews Posted on January 19, 2012 by JoeJanuary 26, 2012

It was a penguin.  Seeking refuge. Minnesota/-8, figures.

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