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Sharing a blog from bushspirit on Nasrudin

Posted on February 20, 2024 by macconlon

So often we revert to old habits to restore what we believe we lost, repeating old mistakes thinking we will get what we are looking for. Gabor Maté retold the story about the lost key and Nasrudin. Looking into WordPress, … Continue reading →

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The night someone asked if I were a moose.

Posted on July 28, 2019 by macconlon

The summer of 1980 was to have been the first of two summer internships required in my candidacy for ministry in the United Church of Canada. The woman who has given me hospitality to stay at her house woke me … Continue reading →

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Riding the Rails

Posted on May 20, 2018 by macconlon

During the Great Depression, many people forced off the farm hopped on freight trains, illegally, to chase after work they heard of from hundreds of miles away. If they are lucky, they would have prepared for provisions along the way, … Continue reading →

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The Breath Between Us

Posted on February 16, 2018 by macconlon

I am honoured to have some of my pieces included in the show, “The Breath Between Us” Please join me and others for the official Opening Reception on Wednesday February 21 at 6:00pm in the Cathedral. Remarks, poetry, prayer, and … Continue reading →

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Lola Tia Maria

Posted on December 4, 2016 by macconlon

She came at summer’s end and needed a place to stay for a few days. She stayed  for almost  a year.  And in my heart, forever. She was quiet, mostly kept to herself, made sure to be helpful with household … Continue reading →

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We All Become Stories

Posted on July 24, 2013 by macconlon

We All Become Stories This is an invitation to a conversation about aging.

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