Author Archives: Kerry

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The Graduate

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Kerry

Six years ago! Can’t believe it’s been that long. So many miles traveled, for both The Arcadian Wild and for us. How appropriate for this time of year, but this is not just for graduates! I still go back to … Continue reading →

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Letter to OTA

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Kerry

Dear Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, I and my family live in the proposed path of the North-South Connector near 60th SE and Lindsey in a beautiful wooded neighborhood of 60 homes on 2½ acre lots that has been here for 50 … Continue reading →

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Foundations of U.S. Geoheritage Efforts

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Kerry

Webinar: “Foundations of U.S. Geoheritage Efforts: Preserving the Past, Advancing the Future” — Geological Society of America. May 14, 10am US Central. Watch recorded video (free registration required). My slides From the GSA announcement: Join our esteemed presenters to learn … Continue reading →

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In the House of Bombadil

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Kerry

In three recent episodes of “Spell in the Library” (youTube conversations; cf. earlier post), Malcolm reads and discusses Goldberry and Tom Bombadil and their place in The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien’s legendarium. Malcom explores the meaning of Bombadil, … Continue reading →

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Celebration of Baptism

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Kerry

Celebration of Baptism (PDF) We are so happy to be celebrating the baptism of Ethan Skye Folmar! Join us in spirit, and if you like, follow along by reading the liturgy above (and watch the video below). We forgot to … Continue reading →

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Leland Graves III (1959-2024)

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Kerry

Obituary Celebration of Life service (video) Some examples of Lee’s photography on Kitti Carriker’s blog. I heard the news of Lee’s passing only after the memorial service had already taken place. Laura woke up last Monday morning with the song … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Party, by George MacDonald

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Kerry

Download PDF of “The Christmas Party,” by George MacDonald. Introduction “The Christmas Party,” by George MacDonald, comprises chapter X of Annals of a Quiet Neighborhood (1867). MacDonald wrote across multiple genres. First and foremost he was a literary critic presenting … Continue reading →

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The Genius of George MacDonald Conference

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Kerry

2024 is the 200th anniversary of George MacDonald’s birth (1824-1905). Sponsored by Drexel University and the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, the “Genius of George MacDonald” conference will close the bicentennial year which has been celebrated in numerous events throughout … Continue reading →

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Jack Magruder, 1935-2024

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Kerry

Jack Magruder, 1935-2024 Sue Magruder, 1932-2021 Tillman Comstock, Jr., -2011 Phyllis Comstock, 1931-2021 Jack with Governor Willis Jackson Magruder, 89, of Kirksville, Missouri, died Sunday, November 17, 2024 at his home in Kirksville. Jack was born on Wednesday, August 7, … Continue reading →

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Many times and seasons

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Kerry

Michael Barfield, at Kerry’s apartment long long ago A salt-water aquarium lies just outside the photo margin on the right… the Commodore 64 keyboard perches on the aquarium stand… and plugs into the TV… with rabbit ears… The arm of … Continue reading →

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How can I keep from singing?

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Kerry

Morning after update: Thank you, Rev. Jennifer, for your pastoral words. The Common Hymnal: Main website | youTube | review Singing, like friendship, is a potent form of resistance. This is not a time for despair, but a call to … Continue reading →

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Heaven and Nature Sing

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Kerry

From my teen years, whenever my home-town church would have a hymn sing — even in July — I remember calling out from one of the back rows the request to sing Joy to the World (hymnary.org): Joy to the … Continue reading →

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