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writing letters

I was musing on how many emails i’ve written in the last 10 years. While I’ve had many memorable ones from some great friends, and I’ve written many to my wife and others, where are they? now, if you go … Continue reading

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Ode to my babe

Her name means love, and that’s what she is the love of my life. Her touch brings life and rhythm to my soul: the love of my life. She shows her strength in the joy of our kids the love … Continue reading

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“8 stars of gold on a field of blue….

…Alaska’s flag, what it means to you…” That is what I remember of the opening line of the pledge to the Alaskan flag. I lived there from 1973 until I left for college in 1983. My folks left Anchorage in … Continue reading

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Week of July 24 thru August 1

This week was a shocker and a sleeper. The shocker was my admin, Melissa, has taken another job w/in BGEA at the Billy Graham Library. It’s a promotion for her, and I’m glad that she is able to move up … Continue reading

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Ode to Sonny Boy

Yesterday, my in-laws said goodbye to their cat of 16 years: Sonny Boy. He was a Himalayan cat w/ sass and attitude. Over the last years, his life became a series of spit up, late night whining, and a bladder … Continue reading

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Thank you Nick

I have cleared my comments awaiting moderation, thanks to Nick Ciske. Nick, you rock. Thank you Askimet. My dad and the family are doing well. thanks to everyone for your prayers. We know that God is with us.

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My birth dad is dying

Yesterday (Dec 22), I received an email from my birth dad’s brother, who informed me that my biological father is slipping away and slowly dying…. I was adopted at 3 days old, and have been a VanDusen my whole life. … Continue reading

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Traveling again

“on the road again… just can’t wait to get on the road again…” The strains of that old Willie Nelson song beckon me from time to time. I do love traveling: meeting people, going to unique places, enjoying new experiences, … Continue reading

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Visit w/ Miss Patty

Wow, how time has flied! It’s nice to have some time to myself and relax a bit. We had a nice time w/ my birth mom, Miss Patty. I hope she enjoyed her time in Charlotte; we nearly ran her … Continue reading

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District 3 playoffs

My son plays baseball at Matthews Athletic Recreation Association (MARA) in Matthews, NC. They have a wonderful Little League program, and are currently competing in the district playoffs for 11 year olds. I’m really proud of him, and the entire … Continue reading

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