Jeffrey C. Long

After years of writing at this location I am doing a complete overhaul of my web presence. Initially because people kept thinking that my name was Jeffrey Clong. But more recently, I have begun developing new websites that are targeted towards some new businesses I am starting. As I launch these new websites, I will announce [...]

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In the Winter 2000 issue of Whole Earth Magazine I came across an article about Long Now Foundation’s work to create a 10,000 year clock. (shown above) The following comment in the article caught my eye. “Danny Hillis’s idea was that by slowing down the usual speedy movements of a clock, he hoped to slow [...]

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Today, while driving to Ephrata, we were listening to the classic rock station. I looked at my 12 year old daughter and asked “who is this band?” She gave me a sheepish look and said “I don’t know.” I threw up my hands in despair and said “U2!” I’ve been on a path to try [...]

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I get a daily devotional called inward/outward in my email. This recent one caught my eye. True Vocation http://www.inwardoutward.org/?p=658 by Parker Palmer Our deepest calling is to grow into our own authentic selfhood, whether or not it conforms to some image of who we ought to be. As we do so, we will not only [...]

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Wanted to let all of you know who have been helping me, praying for me and been concerned for my job search know that this morning I accepted the position of K-6th music teacher at Homedale Idaho. I am very excited. I hadn’t really imagined myself as a music teacher because though I have experience, [...]

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Over in the left hand column is a new addition called “What I’ve been doing.” The source for this is my new twitter page at http://www.twitter.com/jeffreyclong. “What are you doing… what do you have to say in under 140 characters.” It’s sort of a microblog. I can post from my phone or instant messenger client. [...]

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Nearly everyone growing up since the 1960′s with a television is familiar with the music. He was the composer and performer of the music from the Charlie Brown television shows. I have owned the Charlie Brown Christmas album for quite some time. But I recently discovered that his music is available on emusic.com a music [...]

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It’s interesting to look back and see all the stuff I’ve written. More in me then I thought. Though not much lately. Seth Godin had something interesting to say about blogging. A lot of people have blogs. But most people don’t. I think you should. Even if you only have one post in you. Having [...]

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As the self-declared hard drive prophet of doom, I must remind you all again of the importance of backing up your hard drive. There are two types of people in the world. Those whose hard drive has crashed and those whose hard drives will fail. In the interest of saving your bacon. Go to http://mozy.com. [...]

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1Sa 16:1 And YHWH said to Samuel, How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I will send you to Jesse of Bethlehem. For I have seen a king for Me among his sons. 1Sa 16:2 And Samuel said, How [...]

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