Doug BrendelDec 24, 20151 minA humbling ChristmasAs Christmas approaches, I am humbled by the generosity of New Thing’s friends. We received generous gifts to provide up-to-date food...
Doug BrendelDec 9, 20151 minYuri Smirnov, 1960-2015It grieves me to report that my dear friend and longtime translator Yuri died this evening on his way to church in Minsk. He leaves his...
Doug BrendelDec 4, 20152 minBuckets of food“Buckets of food” sounds like a good thing … until you realize they’re actual buckets. Old enameled buckets. That’s no way to carry food....
Doug BrendelNov 25, 20152 minFor the oneThank you to everyone who has given this year to New Thing. You really didn’t give to New thing. You really gave to a deaf child in...