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86108-584373-thumbnail.jpgThe book presents the best of the first year of Today at the Mission. It is very much like the blog - a record of an emotional and spiritual journey undertaken in the kitchen of an anonymous homeless shelter that could be anywhere, or everywhere. It's not always 'light' reading but it's every bit as real as it is honest. This book captures a few miles of the journey I've been on, and I hope you'll join me along the way.

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10Dec2006

Well, That Was Quick...

DateDecember 10, 2006

Once again, I have completely underestimated the collective wisdom of the blogosphere.

"Wisonian", Canada's very own and much beloved "Biscotti Brain," correctly guessed the introduction was written by Penni of "Martha, Martha". Penni is an absolutely amazing person and is the first friend I met via blogging. I was really, really pleased that she agreed to write the intorduction.

You know, it doesn't surprise me that Wilsonian was the first to guess the right answer. I had the pleasure of meeting her at a conference last summer and she's a very smart lady - not to mention witty, and charming.

Next time I'm not giving any hints.

Oh, and for those of you reading via blog readers: the book is now available here. 

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Erin (Wilsonian aka biscotti brain) is terrific :) I met her in person too. warm hearted, loving and fun to be with.

December 11, 2006 | Unregistered Commenterlorna
rick, i just came here to say thank you for such kind words. i am not worthy of any of this and was exceedingly humbled (and still am) by your even asking me to pen such a thing.

i don't know if anyone would have been able to tell it was me stylistically since i actually punctuated and capitalized ;)

i can't wait for you to make a bunch of money off of this.

oh, and i just met erin online yesterday - yep, she seems like quite a gal...
December 11, 2006 | Unregistered Commenter~m2~
Terrific to find your blog (via Howards Way). Will keep an eye on it! Every blessing, Eleanor
December 11, 2006 | Unregistered CommenterEleanor TSSF novice
This whole thing is just so great. I am so happy to be able to have your words and thoughts in print...

I think you're rather fabulous... so your kind words make me blush an even deeper shade of pink.
December 11, 2006 | Unregistered Commenterwilsonian

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