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A Redemptive Friendship

A Redemptive Friendship

Posted on October 4, 2025October 6, 2025 by Ron Stempkowski
I woke up to the news that my friend Craig has died. It was less than a month ago when his sister Teresa, also a dear friend, texted me to tell me that, after some investigation, they were blindsided ... Read More
And then the Universe Winked...

And then the Universe Winked…

Posted on May 7, 2024May 24, 2024 by Ron Stempkowski
“Now that we have a quiet moment,” the volunteer coordinator at the library said to me, pulling me aside in the momentary lull of our book sale. A normally jovial woman got very serious for a mome... Read More
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