Monthly Archives: August 2007

Back When

Posted on August 31, 2007 by brianmpei

Back when the whole world was still in black and white I remember driving home late one night from a date or just staying in with the Girl. It was very late and I was flying along a back road … Continue reading →

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Another Brick In The Wall

Posted on August 30, 2007 by brianmpei

I remember two things about the end of summer vacation as a child. First was the shopping trip to get back to school clothes and supplies. Mom would take us out and we’d get those packs of paper, notebooks (spiral … Continue reading →

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Please Don’t Tell Anyone What I Do

Posted on August 29, 2007 by brianmpei

I know guys who do what I do for their daily bread. Their job titles are “lead dreamer” and another has chosen, “cultural architect”. I understand the desire to avoid the ancient words in favour of something fresh. The ancient … Continue reading →

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The Trifecta of My Despondency

Posted on August 28, 2007 by brianmpei

Today I read a blog by a guy named Todd who puts out a great newsletter called, “Monday Morning Insights“. Other than the bad news I often read there I highly recommend you subscribe if you’re interested in things to … Continue reading →

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Dueling Pray-ers

Posted on August 25, 2007 by brianmpei

On Tuesday nights since the late Spring we’ve had a night of prayer and worship in the Space we meet in. Last Tuesday night I was up front leading the meeting and unfortunately had my eyes closed a lot so … Continue reading →

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If I Was A Song Today

Posted on August 24, 2007 by brianmpei

I would be this one from David Gray Here are the words he’s singing for those who’d like to read or sing along. It’s really the marriage of words and music that make this song so painfully beautiful for me. … Continue reading →

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Waiting For The World To Change

Posted on August 23, 2007 by brianmpei

My list for the week. For those of you who are outside of the Christian sub-culture that I am a part of this won’t mean much. For those who are in this sub-culture with me or sometimes visit it, you … Continue reading →

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Catching Bees

Posted on August 22, 2007 by brianmpei

In grade 4 I had a huge crush on my teacher. I honestly don’t remember a time in my childhood where I actually thought girls were icky. I watched Romper Room as a wee child and thought Miss Judy was … Continue reading →

Posted in Confession, Friends, Rambling, Teachers, love | 3 Comments

What Are My Children Learning?

Posted on August 21, 2007 by brianmpei

Last night my son Josh took part one of a two part driving course for people who are first time drivers. On the way home he told me some of the tips he got in part one. The instructor asked … Continue reading →

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Waking the Dead

Posted on August 20, 2007 by brianmpei

I go to a lot of funerals. It’s an occupational hazard. Sometimes I’m there in support of friends and family and sometimes my involvement is a little more complicated than that. This past weekend I went to the wake for … Continue reading →

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