by Kevin Burton Good day you awesome readers! Are you sick yet of the word “awesome”? The term’s overuse is sparking some awesome outrage among speakers of English. Some generational friction emerges when you look into who is cool with “awesome” and who is not. “Awesome” started with the California surfer crowd …
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Sunny Songs To Usher In Summer
by Kevin Burton Ready or not, here’s summer! Today’s official beginning of summer coincides with our usual Tuesday music discussion on Page 7 to bring you songs about summer. Summer started at 4:14 am Central Time today, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. But most people have a different definition of summer a …
You Have A Loving Father In Heaven
by Kevin Burton My earthly father could hardly have done a better job meeting my physical needs or a worse job meeting my emotional needs. Everyone has a story. Maybe your father is absent altogether. Maybe he is present but missing in action. Maybe he is the provider and nurturer you need. …
The Deep Conversation I Never Had
by Kevin Burton “Daddy?” “Grrrpha-umph.” “Daddy?” “Yes Jeanie, what do you want?” “I don’t want anything Daddy, how can I? I’m not here, remember?” “I know you’re not here, you don’t exist. Now go to sleep.” “What would I want daddy, if I were here, there, wherever? What …
My ABCs: C Is For Communication
by Kevin Burton So I had this great idea for a series, my ABCs. Take the words that letters stand for in kindergarten, A for apple, B for ball, etc., and trade them in for the words that seem more appropriate after years and years of experience in life. I started this …
Our Special Needs Cats Have Purr-sonality
by Kevin Burton June is National Adopt A Cat month in the United States. It is also knows as Adopt A Shelter Cat Month. This is something our family did just before Christmas. Here are some things to think about if you are considering adopting a cat. This is from the National Day …
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Reality Intrudes Upon Laverne And Shirley
by Kevin Burton Shame on me for this, but there was a time when I believed every word of the song from Laverne and Shirley. That show ran from 1976 to 1983 on ABC. It was a big hit for its first few years, a spinoff from the very popular “Happy Days.” It …
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Shopping For Fruit With Paul In Galatians
by Kevin Burton Being a Christian goes deeper than displaying a cross. A true Christian is going to be different and look different. The Apostle Paul has a lot to say about what a Christian looks like. That’s why I’m going shopping today at a new grocery store. The sign out front reads, …
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The Trippy Lyrics Of Strawberry Letter 23
by Kevin Burton From its carousel introduction to its abstract imagery lyrics, “Strawberry Letter 23” was, different. The song was released 45 years ago this month on Epic Records. You remember the tune? It was one of the quieter songs performed by the Brothers Johnson. Wikipedia says the 7-inch single was …
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Happy Wife, Happy Life, Happy Meals
by Kevin Burton The happy whirring has begun. I meant the whirring from our brand new purchased-on-sale, matches-the-oven, shiny, silver refrigerator. My wife may be whirring happily too, not sure. I told the story of our kitchen appliance upgrade last week (“So Long Old Fridge, Good Riddance,” June 1). I said …
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