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.

Imagine No Malaria Day

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I raise funds for a number of good causes, and people may get tired of hearing from me. I get it! But here I go again: Dear friends and readers, On April 25, I will be walking to end malaria … Continue reading →

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A love Tale

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I’m sharing another poem I wrote in 2013, and I honestly had forgotten this one completely. When I read it Tuesday, it was as though it was brand new to me, and I had to read it many times and … Continue reading →

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Grit

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Re-posting a poem from July 2013: As I was reading Mark 3: In a Concrete World Some days in this world, the law is such that the silence is deafening, or comments are shouted so harshly that ears ache and … Continue reading →

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Another Offshoot

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I am again sharing the newsletter of Mineral Street Programs and Services. Mineral Street Programs and Services, Inc. Cultivating healthy individuals, healthy families, for a healthy community.                  Offshoots                            April 2015 Dear Friends, The month of March we were able … Continue reading →

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If You Give a Monk a Fishing Net

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on The Golden Echo (Archive):
Br. Monday is now wondering why the abbot made him a fishing net… Three old men, of whom one had a bad reputation, came one day to Abba Achilles. The first asked him, “Father,…

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Freedom

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I’m recalling this poem from February 2013. The poem was percolating in my mind for over a week, but the parts about the song in my youth just didn’t translate well in 2013. Sometimes, repentance is hardest when we are … Continue reading →

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A List for Maundy Thursday

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Again Maundy Thursday Playlist http://sojo.net/blogs/2012/04/05/maundy-thursday-last-supper-and-gethsemane (This is a link to a page from Sojourners.) This is a page from Sojourners in 2012. It includes a playlist of songs inspired by or that speak in some way to the Holy Week … Continue reading →

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