Author Archives: Tom Bolton

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About Tom Bolton

I'm a Husband and Dad, a former Enterprise Systems Manager at the City of Milwaukee, and a Disciple and Lay Servant at First United Methodist of West Allis. As I study the Bible, sometimes I feel moved to work through my understanding by writing poetry. I also am continuing to learn in my dialysis experience and pursuit of a kidney transplant. Sometimes I just feel like writing about something that grabs my attention too.

On Word, Law and Life: S

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Tom Bolton

S. Smile on Me Set these miracles brilliantly in my life; Smile on me and I will obey. Then, will I? Son-shine, shine on me, sunshine bathing me, an open door, revealing the words. Sucking up your words, like some … Continue reading →

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Grass So Green

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This Good Earth The grass so green, Emeralds can’t quite cut it, I raise my eyes. Sunshine stuns. I am in this world completely. It nourishes me and holds me. God’d goodness is here displayed. His nurture and care is … Continue reading →

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WORD, LAW and LIFE: R

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Tom Bolton

R. Rejected and Restored Remember that there are so many phonies here, but I am still Restored, in loving the word, and refreshed. Revealed in love, you are sometimes my hiding place, and you are a Rock in the entry, … Continue reading →

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Bread: Budget Battles and Hunger

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Tom Bolton

What the Shutdown Means for Programs that Address Hunger and Poverty -This update is from Bread for the World A government shutdown means there are no additional federal funds to support programs such as WIC, SNAP (formerly food stamps), Head … Continue reading →

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Again Transformed

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I am again repeating a post from 2012. I am on vacation this week, and I do not plan to post new material until I return to Milwaukee. Sunshine, Transformed As the sun climbed over my eyes this morning, My … Continue reading →

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A Great Communicator!

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Tom Bolton

A Great Communicator! From the Scholarly Kitchen: 2013 marks the 25th anniversary of the death of one of the great scientific communicators, Richard Feynman. The ability to translate difficult concepts into easily understandable (and entertaining) language is a rare gift. … Continue reading →

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From the Emerald City

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Tom Bolton

As my regular readers know, I’ve been reading all the Oz books this year. There are over 40 in the official cannon, and I finished The Emerald City of OZ recently. I enjoyed many things about this children’s book, and … Continue reading →

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