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A Case of the Human Condition: I’ve Got One — And So Does My Mom

September 20, 2009 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

A sunflower growing in New Mexico -- at St. John's College. c 2009 B.F. Newhall
A sunflower growing in New Mexico -- at St. John's College. Photo by BF Newhall

My mother has been in the hospital. Nothing too serious. But a lot of driving back and forth between the hospital and home for me.

From now on, until my mom is better, my regular posts will appear just once a week — probably on a Saturday. As usual, there will be additional posts in between.

I’ll be reporting soon on Harvey Cox’s latest book, The Future of Faith. Also, some thoughts from a funny/profound guy from Croatia, Samir Selmanovic, who’s written a book called It’s Really All About God.

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