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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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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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The night someone asked if I were a moose.

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