Tag Archives: children

08/27/2025 Minneapolis School Shooting

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Les

Today, a Catholic school was attacked by a 23 year old ex-student, dressed in black, and carrying 3 weapons. The children and their teachers were gathered for weekly mass in the church next door. They were celebrating the start of … Continue reading →

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Family Abuse; Impoverishment, Intimidation, Isolation

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Les

I’ve been thinking about our situation. How can I describe it? What condition are we familiar with, through personal experience or observation? Emotional and physical abuse instantly come to mind. It’s on the news all the time, crime, exploitation, and … Continue reading →

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Volodomyr Zelenskyy

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Les

This morning, I listened to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy speak to the U.S. Congress from a secure location in Kyiv. He appeared before them, sitting at his desk, wearing an olive drab military t-shirt. There is no doubting that he is … Continue reading →

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Letter From Santa

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Les

This is a re-post of a letter from Santa I received last year. It seems even more appropriate this year than last. To All of My Children Every year I receive millions of letters from boys and girls around the … Continue reading →

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Comfort

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Les

Futzin Resting In Aunt Nikki’s Arms This Memorial Day weekend, I went to Fergus Falls to celebrate the birthday of another family member. This time it was Andrew who turned one year old. Drew has the nickname Futzin which was … Continue reading →

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Desperadoes and a Pinata

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Les

Desperadoes, Cara and Friend On Saturday, I went to Wisconsin to spend time with Becky’s family. After all these years, I count them as my family too. The reason for my trip was the combined birthday party for Cara, age … Continue reading →

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