Category Archives: Recommendations

Fleta’s Cupboard

by Eric Posted on March 19, 2022

My wife, Marci, comes from a long line of strong women. Marchelle Louise Anderson-Asp, daughter of Fleta Louise Hettinger-Anderson… daughter of Virginia Beatrice Fackler-Hettinger… daughter of Fleta Marie Pittinger-Fackler… daughter of Ida Belle Baker-Pittinger… Going all the way back to … Continue reading →

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WHO CARES?

by Eric Posted on March 11, 2022

Rex Orange County just released a new album titled “WHO CARES?” He wrote the album title and all of the song titles in all-caps, which I don’t like. But otherwise (and note the more-strategic, more-intentional use of all-caps here), I … Continue reading →

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Silent Winds, Dry Seas

by Eric Posted on February 22, 2022

I recently finished reading Vinod Busjeet’s novel, Silent Winds, Dry Seas. I found it while scrolling through the electronic library on my iPad and decided to borrow it because it fit a few key criteria. For one thing, it was available for … Continue reading →

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Keep It Up

by Eric Posted on February 3, 2022

I’m going to make a bombastic statement here, but I think Rex Orange County’s newest single, “Keep It Up” is already a prime candidate for song of the year. I would love the music and lyrics on their own, but … Continue reading →

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A Kind of Flying

by Eric Posted on January 19, 2022

I recently finished reading Ron Carlson’s collection of short stories, A Kind of Flying. It was originally recommended to me, some years ago, by my brother, Jay (though he does not remember this). I remember really enjoying it the first time around. … Continue reading →

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Partially Buried Woodshed

by Eric Posted on January 5, 2022

I spent a good bit of time thinking about entropy at the end of 2021. I blogged about it a few days before Christmas. And coincidentally, my brother Jay sent me a playlist for Christmas that included a song titled … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten Hikes of 2021

by Eric Posted on December 29, 2021

It’s that time of the year for retrospection. After posting my Top Ten Songs of 2021 and Top Ten Books of 2021, I’m following the pattern that I established in previous years, turning my attention to hikes that I’ve been privileged to enjoy … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten Books of 2021

by Eric Posted on December 28, 2021

It’s that time of the year for retrospection. After posting my Top Ten Songs of 2021, I’m moving on to a list of my favorite reading material. I’ve had the privilege to read sixteen books (and counting) over the course of … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten Songs of 2021

by Eric Posted on December 27, 2021

It’s that time of year for retrospection. Earlier this month, I shared some observations regarding my and my family’s musical preferences and listening patterns from 2021. But, those observations were heavily influenced by circumstances and frequency — and I honestly don’t feel … Continue reading →

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The Asp Family Christmas Anthology

by Eric Posted on December 25, 2021

For twenty-five years, now, I’ve developed and maintained a tradition of writing a new story for Christmas. So this year, with the 25th edition of this tradition celebrated on the 25th day of December, I gave each member of my … Continue reading →

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7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
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Eric Asp

Casual and critical observations on life, love, and faith: in the form of short prose and photography

Category Archives: Recommendations

Fleta’s Cupboard

WHO CARES?

Silent Winds, Dry Seas

Keep It Up

A Kind of Flying

Partially Buried Woodshed

My Top Ten Hikes of 2021

My Top Ten Books of 2021

My Top Ten Songs of 2021

The Asp Family Christmas Anthology

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