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The Boelk 6: April 2010

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Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Last Friday we took all the kids to the Roller Skating Rink in Wellman. Iowa, a small town west of Kalona. Our church rented out the facility for the night for some family fun and we had a blast. It was the first time the boys had been rollerskating, second time for Tay. And an awful long time since either Amy or I had gone. Of course, what is a night at the skating rink without a visit to the concession stand. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Friend and Family Blogs.

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blaine not brain: June 2013

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Who is Blaine Not Brain? Sunday, June 23, 2013. Memories of Golden Week. The walk up to the shrine itself is great. I love the tall trees. The shrine itself was completely underwhelming. The bamboo and soba flavored ice cream I ate after that was great. For some reason those flavors had an earthiness that plucked the green ivy growing around my heart. The next morning we visited a flower festival. Now on to the backlog of things and places that have been patiently waiting for a voice. These roofs abound ...

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blaine not brain: July 2013

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Who is Blaine Not Brain? Sunday, July 28, 2013. The first time was late March or April of last year. I took a different route that time. I thought for sure the road that took me over a mountain range into a forestry monoculture was going to dead end. A few times the dead foliage of the sugi made me think the road had vanished completely. Such fond memories of that day. That day led me to Hachiken. And "You are such a maniac for waterfalls." The reason is not just because I like the waterfall but goin...

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blaine not brain: November 2012

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Who is Blaine Not Brain? Thursday, November 29, 2012. Falling Into Happy Melancholy. Strolling over fallen leaves. The fall is at once so happy and then so melancholy. The undulating tone of life. None of this is so bad. Right? I'm not sure who will answer back on that one. I sure end up in valleys quite often. Escaping the valleys carved in my mind by going to valleys. They continue to be barraged with earthly debris. The process hasn't ceased. My own valleys carry on the same. We can't enjoy the crab s...

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blaine not brain: February 2013

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Who is Blaine Not Brain? Wednesday, February 27, 2013. It's a Wise Virtue to Pay Attention to Signs. The reservoir from the dam down stream makes a very big lake in the middle of the mountains. I try to fathom what the original valley looked like before it was flooded. Dams always kind of make me sad. I don't like them much from a natural perspective. They are commendable from an engineering view though. I had to clear some boulders out of the road to get here but it was worth it. I wasn't ready to t...

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The Boelk 6: Saturday, July 20, 2013

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Friday, July 26, 2013. Saturday, July 20, 2013. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). We're a family of five, thus the obvious name. Amy and I met in college at the University of Iowa where we both graduated w/ Civil Engineering degrees. We were married in 2000 and now are proud parents of three wonderful children: daughter Taylor (age 7), and identical twin boys Carver (age 5) and Kinnick (age 5). Friend and Family Blogs. Amy's Cakes - Updated! Sunday, July 21, 2013. Saturday, July 20, 2013.

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blaine not brain: Someday I'll Return to the Trails of Fushimi

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Who is Blaine Not Brain? Thursday, April 23, 2015. Someday I'll Return to the Trails of Fushimi. The blast of cool air from the forest depths feels great. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Someday Ill Return to the Trails of Fushimi. Macau - Rua Do Lilau. Ma On Shan - November 24, 2014. Just Happy Im Here. Other Great Reads and Friends. A Day in the Moroccan Life. A DIFFERENT KIND OF LUXURY: Japanese Lessons in Simple Living and Inner Abundance. Hana 2009 - Yamanashi Hyakumeizan. Notes from the 'Nog.

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The Boelk 6: January 2011

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011. The mother of my lifelong best friend passed away Monday morning, unexpectedly. In her sleep. Barb Masengarb. Was not only the mother to Mike Masengarb. Our prayers go out to the entire Masengarb. Family. Though as difficult as this time is, I know you will all continue living life with generosity and as a family just like Barb taught you. May the arms of our Lord embrace you Barb in heaven, and give all those suffering down here a great big hug! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).

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The Boelk 6: Friday, July 19, 2013

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Friday, July 26, 2013. Friday, July 19, 2013. We met the family behind us who is from NW Iowa and also heading to Ethiopia to adopt. Turns out they are staying in same guest house, Morning Coffee. Crazy! We can't wait to get to know them more in the next week. Jerome and Tami are traveling with their biological children - Caleb (21), Kaley (17), and Elijah (9). Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Friend and Family Blogs. Amy's Cakes - Updated! Sunday, July 21, 2013. Saturday, July 20, 2013.