Category Archives: Women & Girls

Annie Dillard’s Birthday: Renegade Writer & Creekside Theologian

Today, April 30, 2020, is Annie Dillard’s birthday.

Among the many authors who interest me, she might be the one I would most like to be email & text message-buddies with, so  I could have a chance to keep up with her laser sharp thoughts and squibs on, whatever. Continue reading Annie Dillard’s Birthday: Renegade Writer & Creekside Theologian

A Friendly Letter: Intro to the Blog

Dear Friend,

Welcome to the online edition of A Friendly Letter. In addition to back issues, there are some new reports as well. The major new report is about two multi-million dollar financial frauds, perpetrated on Quakers and other churches. Another new addition is a personal tribute to Bill Kriedler, a very fine Quaker minister who died in June, 2000.

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