Author Archives: TcT

A product of California, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, and Georgia containing bits of the Evangelical Friends, Christian and Missionary Alliance, Wesleyan, and Episcopal churches; numerous authors and songwriters including Tolkien, O’Connor, C. Williams, Phillips, Tweedy, Detwieller, and Cash; two Tiggers and an Emma; and people too numerous to name.

Scratching the Surface Studio at Dickens St

Images of the latest incarnation of the art studio of Cindy Morefield.

Little Point Sable Lighthouse

These images were made during a trip with Ted in October of 2009. You can view the full gallery here. Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

Interesting People

After a week or so of showing a plumber’s backside, I figure folks might like something edifying when they visit the site. Also, I’ve been reminded of the fact that I know a fair number of rather interesting people doing some amazing things. So, in the spirit of sharing the wealth, here’s some links to

Clash of the Titans!

Esther the Escort 1998-2010 R.I.P.

On Monday, February 15, our beloved Esther the Escort, the first (and only) new car that Sherry and I ever purchased met her final demise. The Teenager was driving the vehicle in downtown Lima, OH. The roads were icy, and when she went around a turn, the car kept going somewhat straight. She ran right

Sweet By and By

In her last years with us, Granny used talk about the Sweet By and By. Today, I was listening to a collection of old American gospel tunes when I caught the phrase. I looked up the whole song to see the context. Here are comforting words: There’s a land that is fairer than day, And

Allegheny, Monongahela

Batykefer, Erinn. Allegheny, Monongahela. Los Angeles, CA: Red Hen Press, 2009. Erinn Batykefer’s Allegheny, Monongahela may be her first collection of poetry, but it displays a mastery of form and content that underscores the awards and publications listed in the book’s acknowledgements. “Dog Poem” begins the collection with an image of what it means to

What will the King’s Son Do?

Today’s Daily Office includes reading Psalm 72. It’s only 19 verses, but the repetition of a certain theme in 5 of those verses is unmistakeable: 1 Give the King your justice, O God, * and your righteousness to the King’s son; 2 That he may rule your people righteously * and the poor with justice.

Superheroes Taking Pictures

Quite possibly a new series of creations to appear on truffin.com. Superheroes acting out song lyrics. Here’s the first attempt: Sam Phillips’s “Taking Pictures” from the Fan Dance album. Enjoy.

What’s with the TcT business?

Been awhile since I posted. Excuses? We don’t need no steenkin excuses. At work I’ve taken to signing certain emails “TcT” instead of using my full email signature. (I think my dean knows who I am. As do people with whom I’m having a lengthy email conversation.) I thought today that folks unfamiliar with my