Tag Archives: Tom Bolton’s Hopeful

Approaching the Cross

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I am repeating some posts from 2013 this week: At the Cross In the deep dark early this morning, skies so black and veiled, we saw little clearly, and felt the dark fall on each of us. I was there … Continue reading →

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A Neighbor

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Tom Bolton

In March 2014, I was writing more regularly than I have this Spring, and it has been a different experience to return there as a visitor.                                 In Serving In the neighbor, new and newly embraced, He comes to me. … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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