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You are a very good writer, and I read your column ( NOW DISCERN THIS ) every week. One word usage I do not like is the current use of the word ‘thing’ for an animate being, part of God’s ongoing creation. … “if the thing was still alive…”

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Loved this.

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This was a beautiful piece of writing, Eric! You transformed that tree and the the hummingbirds into an almost Ray Bradbury type of metaphor for life. And thanks for the shoutout!

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Thanks, Thomas!

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Referring to a dog as a thing? No appreciation of all sentient beings? Does the dog have access to food and water? In general, as a reader new to your writing, I appreciate your insights, but ....

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