November 20, 2023
Image from TV Show "Vicar of Dibley" with two women, one in labor, and a man dressed as Elvis in background - How an Irreverent Comedy, a Stack of Books, and One Woman Helped Save My Christian Sanity
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at November 20, 2023
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How an Irreverent Comedy, a Stack of Books, and One Woman Helped Save My Christian Sanity

Scroll through the Britbox streaming service. I dare you. For therein you may come across one of the most ridiculous, offensive, delightful, uplifting, confusing religious comedies ever made. To call Dawn French, et. al, genius is an understatement I won’t be guilty of. Rather, I like to refer to the show as what helped save my Christian sanity.
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October 12, 2023
bath time - interior of university library, title and author on page
Published by Angela Townsend at October 12, 2023
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Bath Time

The first time I went to a convocation, I felt I could die of joy. My hummingbird heart, an anxious pet, sang a dawn song. It wasn’t the entrance hymn, “O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing.” It wasn’t the chancellor in his indigo-velvet cap and doily collar, although his literal orb and scepter made me weak and strong. It wasn’t the presence of so much earnestness, furnish me though it did with purpose and pleasure.
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September 3, 2023
Incredible - cats, love, and writing - series of images of cats and writing for cover image
Published by Angela Townsend at September 3, 2023
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Incredible

As Development Director for an animal sanctuary, I wrote about fragile cats for ten years, bootlegging in sermons on sturdy grace. I was obsessed with the work, for good and for mad. My unkempt, unorthodox congregation clamored for more…
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April 15, 2023
man with oxygen tank leaning on clock - Unknown & Unseen issue cover
Published by The MockingOwls at April 15, 2023
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Unknown and Unseen – Triannual Issue

Unintentionally, the MockingOwl Roost family chose this topic, Unknown & Unseen, for our first triannual issue in 2023 for a time in which the family would […]
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April 21, 2022
Behind the Mask - woman in the mist, masks
Published by Jamie Gogocha at April 21, 2022
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Behind the Mask

When she runs errands or goes to work, people see a relatively put-together woman– a functional adult who smiles, observes most of the rules of society, and is often ready with a joke. Do you want to know a secret? Her happy-go-lucky air and easy smile? That’s a mask.
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