Remember me
For a bit of background, this poem was written in June 2002 when I visited Finland with my mother. I am a first generation American, born to Finnish parents who…
Tom on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, 1987
One more time
It hasn’t been longSince I last heard your crying to be fed in the nightAnd I held you close, rocking you til you sleptHolding you for hours in my armsSeems…
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The school of storms and Fish: how to reach Ninevah
At the start of every New Year, words like "resolutions" and "vision" make an appearance. Plenty of books, articles, and sermons are available on how to set goals and realize…
Thousands of hours
I have spent thousands of hours journaling during my lifetime. It’s a discipline I learned many years ago. There are times when I journal more than others, but I rarely…
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Strange and difficult so far and we’re not done yet
This has been a strange and difficult year so far. In 2024, we saw over 60 presidential elections held worldwide. I can’t imagine the total amount of money spent on…
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When the streams of life are muddy
Life is messy. Most of the time it's messy because of people, either ourselves or those around us have muddied the waters. So, I’ve been studying relationships (again) because from…
Do something, the hidden danger of doing nothing
Do something, lest you do nothing. Anonymous Life is hard. Every day, we face personal problems. On the heels of our own issues come the troubles of the world around…
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Time to be thankful and gain perspective
Take some time to be thankful today. I have gained perspective as I've grown older. It’s an inevitable consequence of going through the school of life. Having perspective is one…
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When was the last time you moved?
When was the last time you moved? I would be embarrassed to admit how many times I have moved. Do not get me wrong; I am not whining. It is…
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New and improved, you can never be sure of what you’ll find
Over the years that we've worked overseas, we've had the opportunity to travel a lot. On the surface, it may seem to be a glamorous life. But I can assure you, our…
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