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About Wm. Amurgis

Father of 5, husband of 1

Bad fun

Posted on March 13, 2004 by Wm. Amurgis

Our six-year-old daughter was chasing the four-year-old in the house this morning. The younger daughter screamed with either excitement or fear, leading to the following conversation: Eldest daughter: “Are you having fun?” Youngest daughter: “I’m having bad fun.”

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Pre-God

Posted on February 16, 2004 by Wm. Amurgis

My daughters often ask difficult questions. From my six-year-old: “What came before God?” Our answer: Nothing. We think. Maybe you should ask Father Michael (our priest). He has a close personal relationship with God, and maybe this is something they’ve … Continue reading →

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Mixed metaphors

Posted on February 10, 2004 by Wm. Amurgis

Yesterday, a colleague prefaced a question to me by telling me I had my “ear on the pulse” of the organization. Of course, my favorite mixed metaphor comes from a colleague, long ago, who introduced a new topic at a … Continue reading →

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E.O.M. – shoe

Posted on December 26, 2003 by Wm. Amurgis

My youngest daughter, who celebrated her 4.5 birthday earlier this month, is obsessed with drawing and writing. She’ll hide off in a corner with her pad and pencils, coloring a picture or trying to form words. Recently, she made a … Continue reading →

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Eat more of these

Posted on December 10, 2003 by Wm. Amurgis

I’ve been ill all week, despite my devotion to the “10 Foods that Pack a Wallop” as described in a vintage magazine article. The 10 foods, which are purported to enhance health and vitality, are: 1. Tomatoes 2. Broccoli 3. … Continue reading →

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