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Rome and West Cork

My surname comes from West Cork, specifically the Baltimore area: I’m not going to tell you what it is, but it’s quite a common Cork name. One interesting story about Baltimore is that it was once raided by Algerian pirates, who kidnapped a bunch of people and brought them to a life of slavery in … Continue reading Rome and West Cork

Hymns: 2005 Memories

Here are some popular worship songs from 2005. As I frequently point out, “modern” for us in Tipperary meant 1980s choruses. We didn’t know anything about 21st Century songs, but I’m enjoying familiarizing myself with them now. In our fellowship in Tipperary, I remember studying Romans, Judges, 1 Samuel, and Daniel. I also visited Limerick … Continue reading Hymns: 2005 Memories

Life’s a Miracle

This question gives me a sense of déjà vu 😀. I feel that I answered it a few times recently. Ali Binazir’s Calculation says my chances of existing were 1 in 10 to the 2,685,000th, and that’s assuming that life already formed, and that people already exist. Some scientists have calculated the odds of life forming … Continue reading Life’s a Miracle

Everyday I Write the Book

WelI, I don’t know if I’m particularly passionate about writing. However, I have spent most of my life either being educated or educating others, and to do that, you need to write. Perhaps I could mention two things. Just for fun, I always try to relate the daily prompt to music, which is one of … Continue reading Everyday I Write the Book