About Nor « TheNorEaster

About Nor

I was born and raised in The Northeast of America. The region is known for getting some fierce storms, known locally as “nor’easters,” so I chose that theme because even though I have endured my share of storms, I am always seeking the sunrise.

I prefer quality over quanity so I try to post an Essay once a week, usually on a Sunday or a Monday night. Other than that, I will let my work speak for itself.

The above video was filmed on 7 September 2008. The photograph was taken on the morning of 23 March 2008: Easter Sunday. (Click to see full size.)

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Essays is my main Category.

Storm Stories is a series running throughout January of 2009.

Storms of Controversy address matters in which the church has taken its eyes off The Gospel–the compassion, the mercy, the forgiveness, the grace, the love of God, and The Teachings of Christ.

SunBeams, for the most part, shine and showcase my ridiculous sense of humor.

SunRise is my best work.

SunShine & Rainbows show more of the “not-playing-with-a-full-deck” side of my sense of humor on video.

SnowFlakes are never alike so expected the unexpected.

“And May The Sun Never Set…” features quotations, both serious and not so, from America’s national pastime, and the most quotable of sports, baseball.

Poetry is included once in a while. Sometimes mine, sometimes not.

The Church of Misfits features observations, lessons, and revelations from “The Most Unsuccessful Church In The History of Christianty: The Church of Misfits: A Place For The Rest of Us.”

Thunder is a Page that contains podcasts of my posts. I created this for the visually impaired (though you can certainly download if you wish). But if you are sighted and you know someone who is blind that might like to listen, please share.

Living Water is part of the Bloggers’ Bible Study, which was published six days a week at various blogs and on Thursdays here.

Visibility is a protected page.

Book of Pstorms is mostly a collection of modern-day psalms with a few proverbs and insights thrown in for good measure.

Rose of Roses resembles Song of Songs, but begins with my quest to find “a wife of God’s choice”.

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36 Responses

on March 20, 2008 at 9:29 pm tam

I hope I haven’t missed you! just wanted to say thanks for stopping by my blog today. I am also a writer. I’m writing about my 2 abortions as a teenager…it is titled “The Day I Told My Daughter” – I never thought “then” I would be telling my daughter today what I had done. It will cover that whole journey. I finally told her last Sept., I have yet to write about that part. I have a long way to go yet

I am praying for you now as you work hard this next month to give your publisher something.
on March 21, 2008 at 12:51 am TheNorEaster

Thanks for stopping by. And for your words of encouragement. You’ve got quite a journey ahead. I’ll be praying for you, too.
on March 22, 2008 at 8:59 pm Michelle

Yes, I expected a real, live picture!

I love the addition of photography – who helped? The bear is great – but I sure would like to kick him and get him back on the job. But…I won’t, never wake a sleeping bear.

Have a Happy Resurrection Day!
on March 24, 2008 at 6:57 am TheNorEaster

Sorry about that, Michelle. But you have to admit, I make a nice snowman!

I finally figured out how to upload photography. Yay!

Thanks for not waking a sleeping bear. He can get pretty grumpy if you wake him early (which some people have recently learned).

I did have a GREAT day yesterday. Bell choir went very well–even though I got lost several times, I didn’t advertise my mistakes so no one knew. And then I was the ‘guest conductor’ for “Jesus Christ Has Risen Today.” And that actually went better than my being in the bell choir. Not bad for a man who has a 60% hearing loss, eh?

So…TheNorEaster had a great Easter! Heh.
on March 25, 2008 at 8:46 am Michelle

Guest conductor? Wow, not bad at all!!

God is amazing – His mercies are new every morning!
on March 27, 2008 at 8:16 am alece

thanks for stopping by my blog… all the best!
on March 27, 2008 at 3:59 pm TheNorEaster

Thanks. Heh. I’m certainly giving it my best. Well, okay. I always have. I just have to find out if my best is good enough.
on August 6, 2008 at 5:06 pm ripplegirl

Hi NorEaster, thanks for visiting my blog. I am glad I have found another blog of substance that I can read and think on. I’ll definitely be back for more! God Bless, ripplegirl.
on August 6, 2008 at 7:11 pm TheNorEaster

Hi, Ripple. I’m always grateful when someone appreciates substance. It takes a lot of effort, but, to me, it’s worth it. Though, of course, every once in a while I do lighten up. God be with ye, Milady.
on August 20, 2008 at 9:11 am darla

love you NOR! wondering if John 5 will appear today..or if you would help me put my picassohead on my avatar…or if you are awake? I ask a lot of questions huh? well from one misfit to another..hope you had a good night, and get some sleep today!
on August 20, 2008 at 9:37 am TheNorEaster

Aaahh!!!

[I'm still running...Still running...]

[Later.] Just sent you an e-mail ’splaining the whole thing.
on August 26, 2008 at 10:32 pm ckroboth

Nor,

Reading some of your older stuff tonight.

Brother your ability to just Love is awesome. Regardless of circumstance…

Don’t worry I know you are imperfect so I won’t be surprised when you let me down, I promise… I will just love you.

Love you brother.
on August 26, 2008 at 10:37 pm TheNorEaster

I really needed to hear that, Carl. My muscles are so sore my bones ache. And there are times my soul is spent. And still other times I am concerned about the reactions I’ll get when I do chose to stand by my convictions, but win, lose, or draw…

…I’ll stand.
on September 29, 2008 at 10:15 am Michelle

What an amazing way to start the day! I think I’ll be watching this video every morning, from now on.

Gorgeous!

Thanks, Nor!
on September 29, 2008 at 12:11 pm TheNorEaster

Well, Michelle. You know me.

I am always seeking the sunrise.
on September 29, 2008 at 12:40 pm ric booth

Hey Nor, love the video!
on September 29, 2008 at 1:14 pm TheNorEaster

Thanks, Ric.
on November 13, 2008 at 6:22 pm darla

Just came by to watch the sunset on the Ocean…yep I still love it!
on November 13, 2008 at 8:19 pm TheNorEaster

The sun was RISING!!! Hmph!
on November 15, 2008 at 3:23 pm darla

Ahhhhhh I am on the East coast and I knew that..I really did..mmmmm sunset and sunrise… shoot dang.. oh well we are back to even numbers again…and it really did get you to answer me.. so not all was lost… love ya
on November 15, 2008 at 6:37 pm TheNorEaster

Yeah…but…but now we’re back to even mumbers!
on November 15, 2008 at 6:37 pm TheNorEaster

And typos!!!
on December 8, 2008 at 7:46 am rolinbruno

Hi NorEaster,
I do remember you and your fencepost project.
Thanks for visiting my blog, and for the link to my blog from yours. I am already getting hits from your link.
…Rolin
on December 8, 2008 at 10:24 am TheNorEaster

Rolin:

Wonderful to hear from you again! I can’t believe you remembered my fencepost project, especially with so many people coming and going.

My time in God’s Katrina Kitchen was the greatest week of my life. It made me TheNorEaster.

And, like you had said, the stories will continue to be told to children and to grandchildren. I, too, have looked carefully. And I have found that The Kitchen has never closed.

Hope to stay in touch, Brother Rolin.
on December 22, 2008 at 10:14 am ric booth

Hey Nor,

Love your comic humor (over at Drew’s). My comments were also completely tongue-in-cheek… but then you probably already know this.
on December 22, 2008 at 7:58 pm TheNorEaster

Hey, Ric!

Yes, I did know your humor was tongue-in-cheek. That’s why I had so much fun with everything. Heh.

Thanks for stopping by. And, uh, you know…you want to sign up for Storm Stories? There are still a few spots open, you know.
on December 23, 2008 at 12:19 pm ric booth

Under “normal” conditions, I would. Right now however, I am merely a consumer of encouragement. I suspect I will enjoy your series from that perspective.
on December 24, 2008 at 5:12 am TheNorEaster

Ric: Hope you enjoy what we have to offer!

Oh. And, you know, Merry Christmas.
on December 26, 2008 at 7:53 pm preacherpen

I know it’s late, but well-meant, anyway. Merry Christmas, and have a very happy new year. There is strength for every trial when we call on the name of the Lord.
on December 26, 2008 at 8:15 pm TheNorEaster

Merry Christmas, ‘Pen!

And a brave new year!

As for me, I’m still calling on Him. Now and forever.

For always.
on January 2, 2009 at 8:34 am ric booth

I think I misunderstood your Storm Stories concept. Let me know if you have another slot and would still be interested. I love storytelling.
on January 2, 2009 at 12:30 pm TheNorEaster

Hi, Ric. I just sent you an e-mail with the details. Hope the date works out for you. And thanks for signing up!
on March 11, 2009 at 9:25 pm Emily Adele

Hey, I linked over from Don’s blog…I love your comment on his U2 post. That is exactly how I view the world. And I love the concept of this site. I’ll visit again.
on March 12, 2009 at 10:25 am TheNorEaster

Hi, Emily. Thanks for stopping by. I am always glad to have a new visitor, especially if she is a fan of U2. (And, you know, Don Miller ain’t half bad, either. Heh.) And it is especially encouraging to learn that another can see the artistic masterpiece of God’s Image through the graffitti of a fallen world. I am very much looking forward to your future comments.
on May 25, 2009 at 8:24 pm @ngie

Hello Nor! Just came over to say congratulations for your win over on the Grit.

Congratulations!
on June 6, 2009 at 1:52 pm TheNorEaster

Thanks, @ngie!