Paul Ponders

Hello and welcome to my blog, where I savor the journey through life. I write posts here about events in my life beyond Valparaiso University, my graduation from which inspired the launch of this blog. I also offer musings on life in the world, the past, what it means to be human, and on faith.

Monday, June 8, 2026

Circling Back to Julian

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When I finished my time as a Julian student 21 years ago today, on Wednesday, June 8, 2005, I was fully aware that something extraordinary h...
Monday, June 1, 2026

Celebrating Andy Griffith's Centennial

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It's time to celebrate like it's 1926 all over again as today marks 100 years since the birth of Andy Griffith. I find it fitting th...
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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Dear 1036: Times with a Spread

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Dearly Beloved 1036 Clarence, On this pleasant spring day, I recall a cold winter's night back in January when I embraced an opportunity...
Sunday, May 24, 2026

Paschal Mystery Version of 2026

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There's a profound quality to the Mah Nishtana when a child poses the question of why this night is different than all others.  I've...
Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Post-College 13 Years

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As I mark another Valparaiso University graduation anniversary, I think about all the blessings I have experienced because, notably, I'm...
Friday, May 8, 2026

Lifelong Learning at 10 Years

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With gladness, I celebrate the 10th anniversary of my MLIS graduation today.  As I tell people, my degree doesn't give me all the answer...
Thursday, April 30, 2026

Huzzah: Partying like 1751

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March 16 is an annual opportunity for me to party like it's 1991 all over again as I celebrate my birthday. This year, I had the opportu...
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