The Way of Tea
I packed my dōgu (tea utensils) before I left for Afghanistan. My set comes from Japan and includes a chasen (whisk), chashaku (tea scoop), chawan (tea bowl), fukusa (silk cloth), kama (iron kettle), and natsume (tea caddy).
Read MoreA Veteran’s Day Confession for America
On this Veteran’s Day Let us confess our sins before God and neighbor.
Read MoreWaiting and Fulfillment
This year has helped me appreciate the value of waiting. As I spent each day and night worrying about my wife and her safety, I eagerly anticipated the day that we would be reunited.
Read MoreDid You Know…
That you can buy many fun items with the CLF “I Carry the Flame” logo? Check them out at CLFUU.org Shop.
Read MoreMerlin Said
Love is the only magic— It enriches the giver as it nourishes the object.
Read MoreDuty and Service
My name is Dave Thut. I am an orthopaedic surgeon. I have been a member of five UU churches over the past 20 years. I am a healer, a pacifist —and a veteran. I served 7 years of active duty in the United States Navy.
Read MoreThe Other Side of the World
I had been here on my post for a week before I saw that we were right near the river. From inside the barriers, on this flat plain, it’s hard to see much of anything beyond the camp walls.
Read MoreMortar at Midnight and a Mongoose
It seems like it’s been a busy couple of weeks, although there has been some down time. Traveling out here is a challenge. It’s not like the bus runs on a regular schedule.
Read MoreMay in Afghanistan
I am now the proud and comfortable owner of the best Hello Kitty bedding ensemble in Afghanistan. One of the possible lessons here is that, “What comes around, goes around.”
Read MoreJune in Afghanistan
It is June. The trend is that day-time high temp in June will be around 110F. July and August will be about 10F additional for each month.
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