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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.

A Speck

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this in July 2013. What a Speck Today, I saw sinners everywhere I wandered— And I was out with a purpose!— And I was astounded, And I was thankful for who I am. On the bus early in … Continue reading →

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March Offshoots

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I have meant to record Lisa’s newsletter about Mineral Street Programs and Services.   Here it is: We have exciting news! Morning Glory start(ed) partially running on March 14th. We are going to rent the pavilion at Clark Square Park … Continue reading →

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On Feeding the Lonely Too

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Tom Bolton

At one of the feeding programs where I serve regularly, a supporting church recently abandoned their support because we served individuals who did not seem to need support. The pastor there observed that some of our guests had shiny shoes, … Continue reading →

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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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