Author Archives: Tom Long

'burgh's Big Ben more famous than London's?

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Tom Long

My favorite ride at Kennywood Park was the Jack Rabbit. As a child, I thought that roller coaster was the most deliciously scary experience of the summer. Last night was another wild Pittsburgh ride, as only last minute heroics by … Continue reading →

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The Soul on the Wall

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Tom Long

The Soul on the Wall is a poem about a sense of place.  The place in which our spirit feels most at home on this earth.  I read my poem, following  the break.

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Me: Good or Bad?

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Tom Long

I love reading the Old Testament, but there are aspects of it that trouble me.  The Psalms often contain the desire for evil people groups to be destroyed and for the righteous ones that are being oppressed to be vindicated.  … Continue reading →

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Wiki Wiki

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Tom Long

The shuttle at the Honolulu Airport is called the Wiki Wiki.  ‘Wiki’ means quickly.  Last weekend I posted a family wiki.   On the Community Portal page I placed phantom links to many of the descendants of my parents including spouses.   … Continue reading →

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Religion v Relationship

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Tom Long

For many years, I struggled with the account of Cain and Abel.  Why was it that Cain’s vegetarian offering was unacceptable?  He was a farmer and offered what he had.  So why was his brother’s offering acceptable, but his was … Continue reading →

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