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Robert Hurtgen

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Robert Hurtgen is a husband, father, minister and writer. Read more of him at robhurtgen.wordpress.com.

Keeping up appearances is a symptom of heart-and-mouth disease

Saturday, June 13, 2009

I know about a half-dozen families that are currently lounging on some beach somewhere. Instead of getting the occasional postcard of a pink flamingo wearing oversized sunglasses holding a "wish you were" banner, thanks to Facebook I am getting a moment-by-moment update of sand and surf conditions. Lounging in Missouri, I find myself longing for the beach. I am divided. My actions are here and my responsibilities are here, but my mind is on a beach somewhere.

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