Daily Archives: September 26, 2023

Thoughts In A Nearly Empty Airport Gate

Posted on September 26, 2023 by nathanalbright

One of the advantages of sitting almost alone at a nearly empty airport gate when one has arrived early for one’s flight to sit and wait for the time when one can get one’s seat assignment is that it gives … Continue reading →

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On The Experience Of Fasting

Posted on September 26, 2023 by nathanalbright

There are a great many spiritual lessons that one is supposed to learn by going without, by fasting. When the book of Leviticus refers to the required fast on the Day of Atonement that I ended only a couple of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Medicus

Posted on September 26, 2023 by nathanalbright

Medicus, by Ruth Downie This book is the beginning of a mystery series about a Roman doctor (medicus, in Latin) who joins the army to pay off family debts and lives in austere poverty while sending as much money home … Continue reading →

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