From an incident Joe already referenced this evening: There is a little town called Fort Oglethorpe where, if you are mayor and your wife is caught speeding, the city manager will help you out by demoting the sheriff for doing his...
I learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing "Silent Night". Age 5 I learned that our dog doesn't want to eat my broccoli either. Age 7 I learned that when I wave to people in...
So I caught a rare few seconds of the six o'clock teevee news, and a most amazing tale did Bob Johnson and friends tell. Here's what I came away with. The mayor's wife gets pulled over for speeding. The...
Dale has been sick off and on for about 2 weeks now. This means I am responsible for an update. Just now I asked Dale, "Tell me what to say" and he managed to groan a little bit...
DEKANAHWIDEH (Deganawidah, the Heavenly Messenger), reputed founder of the Five Nations Confederacy, and the culture hero of the Iroquois. The legend that grew up about him long served as a guide to Iroquois conduct, at...
The School Board completed an important task by naming a replacement for the outgoing school superintendent. Now is the time for the community to get to know Dr. Jim Scales. However, based upon the Gang of Four’s past record,...
the boys just left for a long weekend with their nana...it is 6:30pm, and I am casually looking through different blogs that i enjoy in a quiet house. can you believe that! 6:30! it is amazing how...
The Justification of Christ Recently I have been doing some reading on a controversy in the reformed circles. It has been termed "The Justification Controversy" and stems from either the "Federal Vision" or the "New Perspective on Paul". I myself do...
In reading a Times article on Estonia's economic policy, I was unexpectedly met with an incisive evaluation of an internal debate that has been raging recently. It's obviously not right for there to be an equality gap between social groups...
The Board of Education has chosen Dr. Jim Scales, a deputy superintendent in the Dallas, Texas school system, as the next school superintendent of Hamilton County. Poor, poor Dr. Jim Scales. "He really impressed me as a leader – a...
Those of you who have met me personally should already know that. Anyways, with a hat-tip to Sullivan, here's an excellent piece by one Jonathan Rauch entitled "Caring for Your Introvert". Money quote: "I'm an introvert. You are a wonderful person...
“It was not more than two months,” the manuscript continued, “after I had killed my mother that my life changed dramatically. For a few years already I had made my living by petty theft. I would pick pockets,...
More Fr. Georges Florovsky. Fr. Georges, in his essay, Cur Deus Homo: The Motive of the Incarnation (also here in pdf), points out something extremely important that the primarily juridical emphasis in Protestant soteriology misses: The Incarnation is not...
I dont know much about the organization that will receive the benefit but it looks like a good show. Many of the folks performing are associated with Caedmon's Call and/or Indelible Grace, etc. Some details: Sunday, March 26, at 6:30 at...
It's kind of an awkward stage for the Quiet Ones right now. We are waiting for Chris to move here this summer to get the live band complete. We are waiting for the money to press the EP, Nite...
You have four hours to make your pick in The Pulse's First Ever Hamilton County School Superintendent Pool. This is a good sight easier than picking the NCAAs. Our bracket looks like this: (1) Dr. Jim Scales (2) Dr. Bruce Harter So who's...
From Chattanoogan.com: Rob Healy on Thursday morning said he got in trouble at city parks and recreation when he made decisions he felt were morally right. Mr. Healy, who said he was fired as of Wednesday midnight, said he sought to take...
Here's a new family member. I sold my vintage bike to a good friend and skillful craftsman Andrew Nigh. I'm just noticing I haven't posted anything in a while. To keep up with my real life go here, otherwise go...
2005 American Idol runner-up Bo Bice will be appearing at Club Fathom on Friday, March 24. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are (only) $10. 98 presale tickets will be sold at...
In his St. Gregory Palamas and the Tradition of the Fathers (also here and here and here as a pdf file), Fr. Georges Florovsky states: Apart from life in Christ theology carries no conviction and, if separated from the life...
Check this guy out!Senator, when you took your oath of office, you placed your hand on the Bible and swore to uphold the Constitution. You didn't place your hand on the Constitution and swear to uphold the Bible.-Jamie Raskin, testifying...
The Medicare Prescription Drug Plan is a handout to drug companies and insurance companies, but if you or a family member needs help getting a plan that actually covers a medicine you take, check out www.DecisionSpring.com. It is a site...
I woke up this morning feeling like it was Saturday. And it is my Saturday; I've got to work tomorrow and the next day, but not today! So, happy Day Off to me. --- My title says "Good morning, Blogland."...
I used to never be into college sports, especially basketball. Mainly because i found it frusterating that every four years you had an entirely new team on the court and i could never keep up with who was on which...
Once again, be silent! Let no one notice what you are about. You are working for the Invisible One; let your work be invisible. If you scatter crumbs around you they are willingly picked up by birds...
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