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all in the family

November 28, 2011November 28, 2011 wally mettsLeave a comment

Our Thanksgiving was not what the Pilgrims had in mind, but I wouldn't trade their life for mine.

Posted in celebration, faith, familyTagged exhaustion, grace, grandchildren, pilgrims, thanksgiving

of apple butter and bookstores

October 16, 2011 wally metts3 Comments

I still remember the smell of old books and new books and real books. But after a couple of days I would start pestering my mom to let me go to her cousin Walt’s farm, where the enticements were even greater.

Posted in celebration, familyTagged apple butter, childhood, KSU, nostalgia, university bookstore

on dying well

September 21, 2011September 21, 2011 wally metts12 Comments

We have a lot yet to learn. But we are determined to learn it, and to extend grace with calmness and certitude in our final hours.

Posted in commentary, family, grief, marriage, poetryTagged death, grace, grief, sam hamill, the orchid flower

too numerous to mention

September 14, 2011October 9, 2011 wally metts5 Comments

All of us can say we're sorry. With Michael, you never doubt it's true. This sensitivity can cause problems for a boy. But in a man it is a rare treasure.

Posted in faith, family

(re)collections on God’s faithfulness

August 22, 2011August 22, 2011 wally metts5 Comments

I've been blogging now over nine years, and am planning to pull together some collections of these essays as small paperbacks that could be shared with others. I've outlined them here, and welcome your feedback on which ones you might find helpful or interesting.

Posted in books, commentary, culture, family, marriageTagged book, career, grief, marriage, poll, wally metts

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