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They’re Saying Nice Things About “Wrestling with God”

January 15, 2015 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

Author phil cousineau at the podium speaking to a 1-6-2014 Left Coast Writers meeting at Book Passage, Corte Madera, about his new book, "Burning the Midnight Oil" Photo by Barbara Newhall

Some really nice people are saying some really nice things about Wrestling with God: Stories of Doubt and Faith. That’s because I asked them to. Read more.

It’s Here! A Copy of “Wrestling with God” Has Arrived

January 8, 2015 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

A copy of Barbara Falconer Newhall's paperback book Wrestling with God arrives at her doorstep by UPS. Photo by Barbara Newhall

 

It arrived on Monday. There it was right outside the front door. A small brown package. And inside — a copy of my book, “Wrestling with God: Stories of Doubt and Faith.” Read more.

Riffs on Life: Your Top Ten Favorites of 2014 — Sort Of

January 1, 2015 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

A 5-year-old boy wearing shorts holds on to the arm of a 3-year-old girl in a dress. Photo by BF NewhallHere they are, your favorite Riffs on Life of 2014 — that is to say, the posts that got the most page reads from Google and other search engines this year. Read more.

I Searched for Jesus, and Here’s What I Found

December 25, 2014 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

A life-sized baby Jesus doll on sale laies on the pavement at the Mercado in San Miguel de Allende. Photo by Barbara Newhall

Christmas was coming and I needed a Christmassy, Jesusy post. I went to my photo gallery — where else?– and I searched for Jesus. Read more.

My Old Stuff — A Little Moldy, a Little Dusty, but Unlike Certain People It’s Still With Me

December 18, 2014 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

a pair of old alumunium crutches with disintegrating padding. Photo by Barbara Newhall

Things. They stay where you put them. They don’t talk back or upchuck on the Persian rug. They don’t require thank-you notes or post cards from Tahoe. I like my things. Read more.

Advent: Witnessing to the Light – With Tinsel and a Plastic Santa

December 11, 2014 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

A box marked Advent overflows with Christmas decorations, including an angel, a Santa and shiney tinsel garlands. Photo by Barbara Newhall

It’s Advent, the traditional time of (quiet!) preparation for Christmas. But when it arrives, what does Christmas bring, really? Read more.

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