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The Deification of Time

Posted on April 27, 2020 by ivanbenson

Have you ever noticed how time-conscious we are? We sing about the passing of time (Yesterday, The Beatles; A Hazy Shade of Winter, Simon & Garfunkel), the consistency of time (Time After Time, Cyndi Lauper), the changes brought about by … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bob Dylan, complex, corona virus, COVID-19, Cyndi Lauper, deity, evolution, ex nihilo, God, H G Wells, Hawking, J M Hartnett, Jack Finney, moral compass, religion, science, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, The Wizard of Oz, time | 6 Comments

Finding God in the Dark

Posted on May 6, 2014 by ivanbenson

To many, Barbara Brown Taylor is a leading theologian, an accomplished speaker, and an excellent writer with over a dozen books to her name. The TIME MAGAZINE cover for April 28, 2014 features an article about her life, and about … Continue reading →

Posted in Family History, Stories, Uncategorized | Tagged April 28 2014, Arizona, Barbara Brown Taylor, Beyond Words, carbide lamp, Catalina Mountains, caving, dark, eternal stars, faith, Finding God in the Dark, Ford, Frederick Buechner, Genesis 1:2, Hebrew scriptures, Landon Saunders, Learning How to Walk in the Dark, light, lightning, Memphis, Tagore, Tennessee, theologian, Thomas Carlyle, thunderstorm, time, Time Magazine, Tucson | 8 Comments

Dinosaurs on the Beach?

Posted on September 28, 2013 by ivanbenson

This morning I am sitting in a lovely beach house built in the 1890s. It’s the Washaway house at Grayton Beach, Florida; referred to as “A Grayton Tradition – Washaway” in case you happen to look it up on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged beach, beautiful woman, breezeway, cyberspace, Dinosaur Train, Dinosaurs, download, electricity, Florida, Grayton Beach, latte, paleontology, Psalm 104, sunset, television, time, Washaway | 11 Comments

The Cane in the Corner

Posted on May 7, 2013 by ivanbenson

There is a walking cane that sits in the corner of one of the rooms in our house; it belonged to my mother. She used it up until her back surgery and recovery last year. After that, she was confined … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging Parents, Assisted Living, Family History, Fathers, Nursing Homes, Stories, Uncategorized | Tagged back surgery, compassion, father-in-law, Fritz handle, gift, goodwill, grandmother, in-laws, inlaws, kindness, legacy, love, memories, museum, Norman Rockwell, Ohio, peace lily, physical therapy, posterity, preserve, PT, purpose, recovery, Singer sewing machine, time, walker, walking cane | 4 Comments

Time to Write (My Grandson Turned Two)

Posted on April 19, 2013 by ivanbenson

I have no idea what to write about today, but . . . I want to write. I must have something inside me that wants to come out and make itself known. Maybe I am full term with an idea … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging Parents, Family History, Stories, Uncategorized | Tagged ad infinitum, adoption, apples, birth mother, birthday, chain of events, chartable, decisions, divine wisdom, fortitude, gift, giving birth, grandson, life-changing, marketing, Mickey Mouse, monumental, Papa, pectin, ramifications, sotto voce, Thomas the Tank, time, toys, two years old, writing | 12 Comments

Unfolding a Life Story

Posted on April 11, 2013 by ivanbenson

I was raised in the movie generation. And as a result, I prefer lifetimes that last about two hours, or possibly three, if they are really good. Four is too much . . . even for a classic like Gone … Continue reading →

Posted in Family History, Stories, Uncategorized | Tagged action packed, Ben Hur, Big Mac, boring, cancer, culmination, drama, Exodus, fast food, Gone With the Wind, Macbook Pro, movie, movie director, reruns, scintillating, sound bite, time | 8 Comments

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Tag Archives: time

The Deification of Time

Finding God in the Dark

Dinosaurs on the Beach?

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