Category Archives: Hearth and Altar

First World Problem I

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Phil Christensen

The wall map in our library is damaged, and I am attempting to be philosophical about it. Last night, to my utter horror resignation, I noticed the damage to the sheet-rock wall.  OK first a few things – yes we have a room in … Continue reading →

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Re-Defining Words – The Left’s War on English.

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Phil Christensen

During the last two weeks, I entered an online debate over the issue of Raphael Warnock and Christian Nationalism.  Yes, I know. Debating a Leftist on any topic risks the loss of brain cells by virtue of exposure.  In this … Continue reading →

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The Homecoming. Why Some Classics Should Be Left Alone.

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Phil Christensen

It took me all of 15 seconds to dismiss the 2021 “update” of the The Homecoming.  

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5 Late Summer Gardening Tips

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Phil Christensen

Here are 5 Late Summer Gardening Tips that will keep your plants producing as we transition to The Fall. Late Summer Gardening Tips The Kitchen Garden has begun to wane.  As the vine leaves have begin to die, they reveal … Continue reading →

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Time – An Obsession – 2018 New Year’s Edition

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Phil Christensen

Time  – A Human Obsession. Time – the non-spatial continuum – continues to hold the fascination of humankind. Last night the population of entire planet celebrated Time. It is the biggest event of the year – bigger than the Super … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Sutherland Springs, TX.

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Phil Christensen

Sutherland Springs: Should Have Been A Typical Sunday. A man walks into a Church. Heeding the Apostle Paul’s call to assemble together. Seeking fellowship, seeking to draw closer to his creator.  It’s a typical Sunday in Sutherland Springs, Tx.  Or … Continue reading →

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The Colonel In His Garden Part Two

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Phil Christensen

Mid-Autumn Garden. It’s a wet Columbus Day.  Tropical Depression Nate passed through Pennsylvania this morning on its way the New England.  The Garden is full of surprises. A better gardener than I would have everything pulled up and covered by … Continue reading →

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Life Is A Highway – Reflections On Las Vegas

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Phil Christensen

Life really is a highway – here’s why. It only takes one. One guy to screw things up.  Because life is a highway.  Great when it functions as designed.  Beyond aggravating when it doesn’t.

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Greetings, Blessings, & Words No One Uses Anymore, Part I

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Phil Christensen

The Greeting… Words have meaning, even words we don’t use.  Sometimes several events tend to amalgamate into a single memory. I’m standing in the living room of my in-law’s home. It’s time to go. Tomorrow, Lois and I are going … Continue reading →

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Fall Foliage and A Pleasant Ride Home

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Phil Christensen

Fall Foliage – It’s Coming. The best time to see the fall foliage in Pennsylvania will in 2 -3 weeks.  But it’s starting.  The colors of Summer are still with us, but you can see a hint. Then this came … Continue reading →

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