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    Purge and Put the Kettle On

    August 31, 2017 - By Andree Koehler

    It will be tomorrow by the time you read this.In the first dream, I was walking in a house or apartment that must have been mine; I did not recognize it but it felt comfortable. I turned and was confronted by a dark figure wearing a skully. I grabbed something…

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    Sleepy-Eyed Sister Sort of Monday

    August 28, 2017 - By Andree Koehler

    The crackle, etc., of the Rice Krispies did not wake me.I stayed up far too late.Confession: I could have gone to be earlier but #GameOfThrones, right? I had to see it. But I got a call from one of my adopted sisters who I hadn’t actually spoken with in over…

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    When Being Called Normal becomes a Compliment, Or, Relationship Advice from the Street

    August 26, 2017 - By Andree Koehler

    I got to talk to Gorta, the puppy, at my volunteer this morning. She has grown in the two weeks since I saw her (I guess she was so chubby before … now it is evident that she is actually a she). I slipped her human mom a Ziplock bag…

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    Probably Legally Insane

    August 18, 2017 - By Andree Koehler

    It was 4 am and I was debating the virtues of putting the kettle on or brewing coffee instead.Coffee won, after multiple other activities: hair washing, laundry, starting up the essential oil diffusers, watering the plants, topping off the fish tank, arguing with the cat, and using the shop vac…

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    When Business Communication Goes Pffft! Or, How I’ve Been Insane for Two Months and Counting

    August 14, 2017 - By Andree Koehler

    First, the good part.My church worship team is very good. They have a six-song CD and I have it in slot one in my vehicle. I played it on the way to my appointment this afternoon and by I think it was the second or third song, I was in…

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    Very Super-suspicious, Pt. 1 – A Dr. Seuss Epiphany

    July 24, 2017 - By Andree Koehler

    Warning: if you are prone to getting your britches in a bind when you read stuff that challenges your personal sensibilities, this may not be the post for you.In other news, hey, Monday: how you doin?On my morning walk today, I had an epiphany. It’s been a while, but this…

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    Book Review: The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart

    May 19, 2017 - By Andree Koehler

    There are times when we are blessed to meet greatness.What had happened was … (yes, there’s a story here. Hang with me and then I’ll get into the book review)… I was honored to serve as part of the book review team for Urban Fantasy Magazine for a while and during…

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    A (Potentially Lengthy) Missive on a Problem with Today’s Christian Church

    January 9, 2017 - By Andree Koehler

    In my opinion, I happen to attend a pretty fantastic church. It was founded on the premise that the purpose of Christendom is to love one another and help one another; the mission of the organization is to bring Christ’s love to the inner cities of the world. There are…

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    Epiphany! or, Figurative, Literal, It Matters Not in the Course of Learning Stuff

    September 18, 2016 - By Andree Koehler

    I had an existential whatyamacallit earlier this year. Long story short, I am at a new place of worship.Today, Pastor Marco talked about a bunch of things — if you want to know about all of it, pop over for a cuppa and I’ll read you from my notes.I have a…

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    #OperationFindTheGarage Photos

    September 13, 2016 - By Andree Koehler

    I made an executive decision: the project, she is finito. Done. Ended.I originally had in mind this plan to park an actual car in the garage, but after further consideration decided this was not an appropriate goal. After all, I have books! Sound stuff! A stand-up freezer! A cat! Who needs a…

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    Still round these parts, just not a member anymore …Credit: https://vanillabeats.bandcamp.com/album/originReally, the title of the song is “Swept Away”, but I’m titling this post “Slip Away” because, well, I’m out.I’ve been a member here on Medium for a bit over a year — and don’t think I am abandoning you all because I’m not! — but it hasn’t really been worth […]
  • Repost: Scream Into the Void July 29, 2025
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  • Repost: Part 5 of the Querying Journey July 15, 2025
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  • Repost: Part 4 of the Querying Journey July 1, 2025
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  • Repost: Part 3 of the Querying Journey June 17, 2025
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