i.am.mikeb

... life in tiny bits

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at Bellingham, Washington https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpcl26ynbnZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1si34tav2g7b8

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Another one from last night to gross you out. 🤮🤮🤮 (at Bellingham, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpHjucVHq-7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n52421nxzgjq

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The sunsets over Bellingham Bay are disgusting. (at Bellingham, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpGiG-tHB5x/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1myk3fu3p06c

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Our first glimpse of reality this day—everyday—is your fidelity. We are dazzled by the ways you remain constant among us, in season, out of season, for better, for worse, in sickness and in health. You are there in watchfulness as we fall asleep; you are there in alertness when we awaken … and we are glad. Before the day ends, we will have occasion to flag your absence in indifference … but not now, not at the dawn. Before the day ends, we will think more than once that we need a better deal from you … but not now, not at the dawn. Before the day ends, we will look away from you and relish our own fidelity and our virtue in mercy ... but not now, not at the dawn. Now, at the dawn, our eyes are fixed on you in gladness. We ask only that your faithfulness permeate every troubled place we are able to name, that your mercy move against the hurts to make new, that your steadfastness hold firmly what is too fragile on its own. And we begin the day in joy, in hope, and in deep gladness. W. Brueggemann (at Phoenix, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnwHjDVFDWC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uze48fnihixc

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The long night of exile has ended. A new day dawns, and with it the welcome sight of sons and daughters coming home. We do not return empty-handed but filled with gifts. (at San Francisco Ferry Building) https://www.instagram.com/p/BntbxqTndZO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17g0ncrpwabc8

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This dog had to learn to love sprinklers. Now we can’t keep her out of them! (at Phoenix, Arizona)

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Thirds. (at Phoenix, Arizona)

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Morning run in the old neighborhood. (at Comfort Station Logan Square)

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Caption this. (at Chicago, Illinois)

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I was able to say my final goodbye to my last living grandparent this last week. I consider myself pretty blessed to have her in my life all the way into my forties. Geraldine Schemers was a strong woman with a tremendous sense of humor. She loved God and her family more than anything else ... except maybe ice cream. This world is a better place in so many ways because of your place in it. (at Phoenix, Arizona)

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Camouflage. You can’t see me! (at Churn)

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Sinks. They’re so hot right now. Sinks. #sinksofthesouthwest (at Phoenix, Arizona)

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Alt-J did it right. (at The Van Buren)

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For all of my Midwest friends who’ve never seen an actual scorpion. #nature (at Phoenix, Arizona)

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Merry Christmas Eve from Arizona. Isa 7:14 (at Central Phoenix, Phoenix)

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We like to let Thanksgiving happen before getting our Christmas on, but once it’s on, it is on! #biggerontheinside (at Phoenix, Arizona)

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A lazy Saturday has us all sitting around in this amazing Arizona light and studying for various things. Well, except for this pup who just sleeps roughly twenty-two hours a day. (at Phoenix, Arizona)