Thomas Sherlock wrote a great book. Here's an excerpt. "The alterations which have happened in the doctrines and practices of churches, since the Christian religion was settled by those who had an authentick commission to settle it, are quite out...
Lenten Moon - 3/20/08
Tonight’s moon is full; it’s bright enough to read outside so there’s not much else to take pictures of. That’s okay - the Moon makes a nice target by itself. The full moon’s all have names and...
[WorstMayorEver.com responds to the Ron Littlefield's State of the City speech in song, to the tune of Tomorrow from the musical Annie.] The jobs'll come out Tomorrow Bet your bottom dollar That Tomorrow There'll be jobs! Just thinkin' about Tomorrow Helps avoid The Awkward That there's nothing Going on! When...
When Fuller goes to bed at night, he likes to ask the question, “What do tomorrow?” I have translated this question to mean, “What are we doing tomorrow?” He asks it in such an urgent way, like I must give...
a faithful (but ugly) friend for 3.5 years, generously given by Katie and family (via Andy and family), commuting me each day, has given up the ghost. or at least I’m treating it as dead to me, since it’s only...
Sean Braisted links to a subscription-protected article in the Nashville Post that indicates what we have all known was inevitable, but undoubtedly comes as a mild shock to many: longtime state Senator and former Lt. Governor, John Shelton Wilder of...
So, what have you done today?
* For those of you with 15-year-olds in the house, you may check this "done" every time you hand over the keys and ride as The Passenger. I'm relatively certain I will never have to...
while family is away: _replace batteries in old 1gen, and 3gen ipods _replace fuse in car _take kids to grandparents house _install new keyboard and experiment with Logic Pro _clean house _apply new grass seed to yard _fix scoot _catch up on freelance work _prep taxes _pay bills _catch up with...
In a little chapel in the Garden of the Gods In the early years I remember talking with my husband about having another little wedding our family could attend on our fifth anniversary. Five years sounded so so far away. I...
A Section from "East Coker" in T.S. Eliot's Four QuartetsIVThe wounded surgeon plies the steelThat questions the distempered part;Beneath the bleeding hands we feelThe sharp compassion of the healer's artResolving the enigma of the fever chart.Our only health is the...
I just realized today that I move in exactly three weeks. 21 days and counting.
It overwhelms me to think about everything that needs to get done before I leave. I’m taking week-by-week, or a freak out will ensue. Hopefully, I’ve...
picture of impromptu waterfall on Tennessee Ave and 44th
Yesterday when we left Mom’s Group it was pouring rain in a monstrous way. Fuller was wearing his rain boots and poncho, but it he still managed to get wet enough to...
This one is in my home house district* -- New York's 26th congressional district -- and the seat, which has been held for five terms by Tom Reynolds, will have no incumbent in November's election. Reynolds is BFF with Dick...
Look how pretty it is.The sun shines downTrying to make the yellowWarm and bright;The trees cover itSo gently and kindly;I feel like sitting on the rusty porch swingswaying backward into shadeand forward into light....
It may not seem like a big deal to some, but the decision to wean a baby is a big one and very emotionally charged. I really didn't have a choice. I've been fighting a waning milk supply ever since...
So does journalism school teach the student to bait readers with misleading headlines?
“Cubs would-be closer Wood hurt; ‘pen implodes“
Kerry Wood had a back spasm - like hundreds of other players. He’ll be back in a few days. Relievers lost the...
An old, blind cowboy wanders into an all-girl biker bar by mistake. He finds his way to a bar stool and orders some coffee. After sitting there for a while, he yells to the waiter, "Hey, you wanna hear a...
If twitter leaks are to be believed, it looks like Social Spark (Beta alpha) is set to be released today. Because today is the spring equinox, right?
I must admit I have been waiting for this day since I was...
A new 9/11 investigative drama that challenges the official version of 9/11 events, 'The Reflecting Pool', is now available on DVD from reflectingpoolfilm.com. 'The Reflecting Pool' follows a journalist who teams up with the father of a 9/11 victim to...
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I went in to the midwives' office this morning for an ultrasound and non-stress test. Everything looks good, however, I was informed by the technician that the baby is measuring at 9lbs. 4oz. "This could be off...
We’re just a few hours away from the first “real” game of the NCAA Tournament, and best card consolidation credit deal0 card credit interest ratebest card credit interest rate,best credit card interest ratecard chase credit studentcard citi credit studentapplication card...
I’ve caught the songwriting bug lately, and this time there’s words involved. at last report I was doing mostly instrumentals, but now I’m doing lots with lyrics. I’m having a very good time with it, as I usually take time...
While I am tremendously, wildly, and undeservedly blessed to be at Notre Dame, studying under who I am, and in the academic community here that is very healthy, when I read the wonderful stuff that Jill Lepore, an early Americanist...
Have a history teacher explain this... if they can. Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846. John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946. Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860 John F. Kennedy was elected President in...
We here at the Production, Acquisitions, and Marketing Department of Global Purchasing Incorporation would like to apologize for our failure to produce an analyses last week and for our tardiness this week. The former was due to our yearly motivational...
Go figure.
Last week, I loved the photo of icicles dangling from a roof, but I struggled to put two words together for Laura's weekly 15-words-or-less poetic challenge; this week, the picture does nothing for me (sorry if that offends...
as a center-leaning conservative, I’ve been intrigued by Obama, but not quite comfortable, and not sure why. Ryan’s post on his speech on race and the ensuing discussion are quite helpful. go read it....
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