A Review of Blue Like Jazz

Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality by Donald Miller My rating: 1 of 5 stars There seems to be a lot of dichotomous reviews regarding Donald Miller’s Blue Like Jazz. I have to admit, I have some mixed feelings. The book was certainly an open window into the author’s thoughts, his psyche if …

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A New Meme

A New Meme  1: Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
 Closed. 2: Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?
 No. I bring my own with me. 3: Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?
 Out. I can't sleep unless my feet are sticking out from …

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Writing and Working – 1991

I've been writing a few diary excerpts from old diaries I recently found. I thought I'd copy one here from the summer of 1991. I had moved from Knoxville to Phoenix during the Bush 1 recession and I couldn't get a job. After getting kicked out of where I had been staying and literally relying …

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February 1990 Diary Excerpts

If you've been reading my blog at all, you'll recall that I recently found 16 old diaries of mine, dating from 1984-1992. I've printed several excerpts here, and while I'll keep most everything to myself, I might post a few more before putting these away in storage once again. ______________________________________ February 16, 1990 I'm feeling …

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Devastating Dog Tale

I've been reading through the 16 old diaries I found recently, dating from 1984-1992. I came across an entry about a disturbing experience that still haunts me to this day. I'm going to write an excerpt from it. January 22, 1988 I was supposed to play racquetball with Andy Rice today. As I pulled out …

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