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Author Archives: Marian Aiken
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 2014 with Beth, Kolya and Rachel
written by Beth Dewing I met Marian and family at church sometime in 1994. I was looking for a church that provided ASL interpreters. Marian had one or two boys in wheelchairs, and Kolya in tow on Sundays. I brought … Continue reading
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Journey of Faith
I have attended church and church related activities since I was an infant. My parents’ involvement with the small United Methodist Church in my home community was of great importance in their lives. Since Mom was the organist and Dad … Continue reading
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June Brings Success and Frustration
I thought you might like an update on blossoms of March becoming fruits of June. I’ve been picking plums and apricots and storing in refrigerator drawers as if there is no tomorrow. The trees are loaded this year. Pears … Continue reading
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Public Restrooms
Last evening I met up at a local McDonald’s restaurant with an interpreter friend. Naturally, I took Kolya along to have his evening ice cream. As my friend and I were chatting, he needed to use the restroom. The first … Continue reading
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Artistic Intelligence Program/Arts4All
The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) recently held a reception for students who participate in the Arts4All Program offered there. Several clients who attend the adult program at the Morgan Autism Center (MAC) enjoy the experience of being … Continue reading
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O. Glenn Aiken
O. Glenn Aiken, my beloved father, is in my heart today. Emotions began to rise when we sang the hymn “What Wondrous Love Is This” in church this morning. This was one of the songs my sister selected to be … Continue reading
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April Brings Baseball
Last night some of the family attended the San Francisco Giants game with a group from the United Methodist church of Los Altos (LAUMC). Our senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Mark Bollwinkel, was recognized during the game (see scoreboard photo). He’s … Continue reading
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March Brings… (Part Three)
March brings: wildlife – bunnies, skunks, gophers, all kinds of songbirds, and hummingbirds in my orange tree. I’m not a skilled photographer to catch their images like my friend Mr. Flexman back home in Pennsylvania, although I enjoy seeing the … Continue reading
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March Brings… (Part Two)
March brings delicate blossoms on my fruit trees. You can see the citrus have both mature fruit that’s ready to pick along with blossoms for the new fruit of next year. The plum and persimmon trees are showing new growth. … Continue reading
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March Brings…
March brings the beauty and wonder of creation to our house. My yard is splattered with stunning colors of the spectrum. First came the white clusters of narcissus. Blossoms soon followed them on the flowering crabapple trees. Roses, irises, and … Continue reading
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