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Episcopalian. Guitarist. Okie. Teacher. Postulant for the priesthood in the Diocese of Missouri. All photos on original posts the work of the author.

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Happy birthday to our sweet Katie!! #momlife #laborday (at Twisted Tree Steakhouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNq3oxzhotU/?igshid=1fs7tr0pd918n

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My Baby with her baby pup. #puppiesofinstagram #brodie #momlife https://www.instagram.com/p/CNQhM3Ehq9i/?igshid=1y10yam1fxvdt

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Awesome Easter gift from a family of parishioners! Thanks, Easter bunny! #easter #priestlife #socksoftheday #episcopal https://www.instagram.com/p/CNP1ONwB-eS/?igshid=1or2jjdyzh3c2

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Join us this morning at St. Martin’s online at 10:30 as we celebrate Easter with a Baptism, or join us in person on our parking lot for an Outdoor celebration of Resurrection Day! If you’re coming at 12:30, bring a lawn chair. Go to stmartinschurch.org for bulletins and for links to the 10:30 service streamed live on our Facebook page. Easter bonnets and chapeaux all welcome!!! #easter #episcopal #worship #churchesofinstagram (at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Ellisville, Mo.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNP05YLhBs7/?igshid=kk7pmhwgvbq0

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The way to #rebuild trust in democracy and in each other? One vote at a time. #adventword @adventword https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWjY-shH7c/?igshid=r0xnupzwu8be

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So many living things in just one small foot of #earth. #adventword @adventword https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWjJadBPIF/?igshid=9x9pfw439wad

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She had a stroke in May that took out her speech, but I am grateful that, with therapy, Mom continues to #strengthen. #adventword @adventword https://www.instagram.com/p/CISF1BrhMfd/?igshid=1na16vnpetpn5

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When late autumn delivers a warming sunny day, take full advantage. #adventword #deliver #episcopal @adventword https://www.instagram.com/p/CIQk3DQBtpO/?igshid=165qb9o5ci5yp

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#tender #adventword #episcopal #dogsofinstagram @adventword https://www.instagram.com/p/CIMyVlohDIZ/?igshid=1ma4itgk8fz4a

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He may hate the drive here, with all its twists and turns, but Kobe also lives some of his best moments here. #kobkobekobe #waterdog #refreshing #dogsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CHa1J3UhidT/?igshid=1oq1ilewsavp4

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A glorious sunrise this morning. #retreat #sunrise #glorytogod (at Windridge Solitude) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHazIP0hDgn/?igshid=1a15jii5c1swr

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Watching the ginkgo leaves pop off after last night’s hard freeze. Got to enjoy the golden beauty for only a week. #fall #ginkgotree #lettinggo https://www.instagram.com/p/CHF6cTkhUUT/?igshid=n6qi4cgh0oz5

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Join us online tomorrow at 11 am on St. Martin’s Facebook page for the livestream of our Celebration of New Ministry. Thanks Be to God! #episcopal #worship#diocesemo (at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Ellisville, Mo.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG_UBxMBcWi/?igshid=16is3c7wq0jts

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Pumpkin carving complete, 2020 style. #pumpkins #vote #democracymatters https://www.instagram.com/p/CG3n0XRBu6Z/?igshid=1etvu0wqccxcp

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Our beautiful girls! All it takes is free Italian food and martinis. #familydinner (at Maggiano's) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG0-SMSh_IC/?igshid=14scsvpwq541r

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And here is our second and final Bebe. For starting September with our pollinator garden, I have to say: Not bad! Every little bit helps! If you have even a couple of square feet of sunny ground available, YOU can help our pollinators by planting native plants too! #pollinatorgarden #monarchbutterfly #creationcare #episcopalian #wonder https://www.instagram.com/p/CGVMJStB0w1/?igshid=qxjjvac7z5ov

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Got home to church to find one of our chrysalises has emerged as a beautiful monarch! #monarchbutterfly #pollinatorgarden #pollinator #creationcare https://www.instagram.com/p/CGNkwq2hps0/?igshid=l0fd2m0ywskk