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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.

The 1% Infographic Animation

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Tom Bolton

My wife sent me a link to this graphical presentation about wealth distribution in America. I had thought that I had some basic knowledge of the distribution and the inequality, but I was way off. I actually had to watch this … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 20, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on shelbycourtland:
Wherever I will sleep tonight, I’ll get another bedbug bite. No comfort shall I know, in cots, row after row. No peaceful dreams for me. No cocoa, no hot tea. Just a smelly, creaking cot and…

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Waves

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this early one morning in March 2012. The Waves Do Circle Me I hear new waves this morning Splashing on the shore not as warning, But waves splashing on my soul, Calming me, lifting my spirit full. Jesus … Continue reading →

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RECORD HOMELESS SINCE DEPRESSION

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Tom Bolton

RECORD HOMELESS SINCE DEPRESSION The above link is to a March 4 Wall Street Journal article. Families have become a larger share of the nation’s homeless population, growing 1.4% from 2011 to 2012, after their numbers fell as the economy … Continue reading →

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In the Food Pantry

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Our Second Saturday Servants group from West Allis First UMC is working at Northcott Neighborhood House the next three months. In fact, we were there this past Saturday. A small crew will also be making sandwiches each month for delivery … Continue reading →

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Match Day at Milwaukee Rescue Mission

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Thursday (March 14) is match day at Milwaukee Rescue Mission, and it is an especially good day to make a donation to the Rescue Mission: matchdaymke.razoo.com/Milwaukee-Rescue-Mission Thank you for generously giving to help Milwaukee’s hurting and homeless on Thursday! http://vimeo.com/4482583  Good … Continue reading →

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My interpretation of a stanza of Psalm 119: K. Knowing Integrity Your hands created me and you know me. Knowing me, Lord, you help me to know me. Knowing you, Holy One, my friends rejoice– They know my hope; they … Continue reading →

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Tom Bolton | Leave a comment