Category Archives: Growing Up

He Lifted Him Up

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Porch night” as usual for me as the weather warms and the guy across the street exits holding his tiny son.  Like a Chinese vase, he holds him close to himself.  No carriage or stroller for this masculine guy who’s … Continue reading →

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Garbage Day

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Tomorrow is garbage day in my neighborhood which includes recycling.  The six year old across the street is commissioned by his family to broker the recycling bin down the driveway and to the corner.  Not an easy task for a … Continue reading →

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in/Dependence

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

She dances and laughs at the pool’s resort on my fourth birthday. I didn’t ask for this get-away, I was happy at her home but here I am with small balloons on my elbows so I don’t drown and possibly … Continue reading →

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“The Circle Game”

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Round & Round She Goes… Perry Como sang, “it goes round and round…” and probably no one remembers the song except me. Anyway, I bought a cylinder toy for my cats. It sits on the floor and casts a small … Continue reading →

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