Monthly Archives: April 2007

Where Have I Been?

Posted on April 30, 2007 by brianmpei

Here are the details I’m willing to disclose at present. I will have to turn it into a work of fiction if I want to tell the truth about everything that happened. Sunday On Sunday, April 15th I told everyone … Continue reading →

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Global Warming

Posted on April 23, 2007 by brianmpei

A note from the road. Over the last few days I’ve been thinking about this. I’ve seen or heard TV programs, magazine articles, radio news reports and commentaries and personal conversations about Global Warming.

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Road Rant

Posted on April 18, 2007 by brianmpei

So we’re driving from home to Cinci and we’re somewhere around road hour 30. We were finally in the buckle of the Bible belt which meant that every other station was “Christian” on the radio. I was scanning and landed … Continue reading →

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The Ascent

Posted on April 15, 2007 by brianmpei

I haven’t been writing about it. I really can’t yet. At least nothing coherent comes out. Today I leave with my family for Ohio to be with Donna’s family as her Mom has gone through the curtain that separates here … Continue reading →

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Farm Boy: Assumption Summers

Posted on April 13, 2007 by brianmpei

In the summers of my childhood I would briefly move into my Aunt and Uncle’s house and become, Farm Boy. Hard work, great adventure: Captains Courageous on the flatland of central Illinois. Those were the days when summer would drag … Continue reading →

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My Mom Loves Me

Posted on April 12, 2007 by brianmpei

And my Dad does to. Last night I was talking with my parents about an impending trip we’re planning to the States. Mom had read my post “Farm Boy” and wanted to know why I didn’t think they love me.

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China Adventure part 6

Posted on April 11, 2007 by brianmpei

As our English Camp was coming to an end we had an evening of ‘panel discussion’. This meant the students could anonymously write down any question and we would answer it. All of us answered one question. The team did … Continue reading →

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Farm Boy

Posted on April 10, 2007 by brianmpei

Growing up I had a pretty great life. I lived in Springfield (no nuclear power plant, lots of Homers) out by the lake but not on the lake. I had great parents who both seemed to like me. They spent … Continue reading →

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Teacher #5

Posted on April 10, 2007 by brianmpei

I attended Bible College. You might ask, and many have, “Why?” The first reason is that there was no math. None. The second reason was because in the tradition I was in that was the way to get yourself ready … Continue reading →

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Bad Things I Have Done

Posted on April 9, 2007 by brianmpei

These are purely fictional stories wherever the statute of limitations have not run out.

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