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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.

Anticipating Green

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I recalled this summer poem, as I am staying home with a bit of a bug this Friday. In morning devotion in July 2013: At Peace Now At peace this bright July morning, Green grass as deep green and fragrant … Continue reading →

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Let Anger Melt

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Society Finches (Photo credit: dog.happy.art) LET ANGER MELT ? The anger swelled and amazed me twice these days, And I was blind. Anger is right sometimes. But now let it go. Let me see each way…

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Letter Campaign

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Tom Bolton

At Second Saturday Servants on March 14, we will again have letter-writing materials for the Bread for the World Campaign for 2015. Come join us in advocacy as we also go out into the world. We will be preparing an … Continue reading →

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Bread Letter Writing

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
We included letter writing for Bread For the World at our Second Saturday Servants activities yesterday.  A few of us wrote letters to Congress encouraging changes to make food aide more effective. Here is a link…

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Second Saturday Servants

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Our Mission Committee at FUMCWA began planning Second Saturday Servants late in the spring to create an opportunity for our congregation to regularly go out into the world and serve along with other disciples in missions…

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Match Day for Milwaukee Rescue Mission

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Thursday (March 13) is match day at Milwaukee Rescue Mission, and it is an especially good day to make a donation to the Rescue Mission: http://matchdaymke.razoo.com/story/Milwaukee-Rescue-Mission You can enter it now and it will post on…

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Obama via Walker

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I thought this opinion piece article from the Washington Post is worth reading–less for what it says about Walker and more for what it says about what people imply about President Obama. Dana Milbank, Opinion writer, started his piece: “I … Continue reading →

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