This is an exhausting and tense election. People I love fall on all sides and feel very strongly about what they believe. I don't want to enter into a lengthy debate over each candidate's platform. I'm very tired of the...
It's days like this that make me feel like an utter failure as a mother. I'm sure it's mostly hormones, but still. Abbie is going through one of those phases of disobedience, and it's driving me crazy! ...
for a post dedicated to LUKE:)These pictures are from August and September, and I did place them in order from oldest to newest.On a side note: as I was working on this entry, I realized that since I took a...
Today I received my absentee ballot. I now have to make a major decision immediately. I believe that the decision isn't as complex as most make it out to be. I believe it is rather simple. Who do I want to work for? Before I...
the lull is over and as promised i have something so not worth showing from the weekend of making a little new art. i'm trying at least. the number one issue i have with this is it's size,...
La Paz de Dios, a local non-profit that connects Hispanic communities to the organizations best equipped to serve their diverse needs, is hosting an unconventional fundraiser during the week of October 20. At the heart of the "Keep La Paz...
You know how it is when someone shows up on your back door for a surprise visit, and the breakfast--and lunch--dishes are still in the sink (and on a reallyREALLY bad day, the ones from the night before)??
Or say, you're...
According to statistics released by the state of Tennessee, 11,246 early and absentee ballots have already been cast by Hamilton County voters. (Hat tip: Nashvillest)...
Like all of 3 days ago, when I pointed out that BP reframing the issue would only misinform the general public, and encourage the oil industry to spend their resources chasing pipeline-dreams in the sky when they should be focusing...
Collier teams up with The Travel Channel to create content for its new mobile division! He has been hired as a consultant to manage a project that involves assembling a team of writers and editors to create European travel content...
Last year Laurie purchased a family session from us at a charity auction. With the kids in school and scattered all across the country it wasn't easy setting this one up. We were finally able to pull it off...
A few weeks ago I got a call from a local stylist who was planning a shoot for a local boutique and he needed a photographer. I was available, so I agreed. I didn't know what I was getting into,...
No, I didn’t get a chance to see W. over the weekend. Though I don’t know why I would even bother. As evidenced by this vignette of cinematic genius, Josh Brolin already peaked as an actor.
And if you’ve been counting...
Artist-in-Residency Programs
For those artists that would like to know more about a variety of artist residencies that are available, read on! First off, there's a wonderful organization that's like a one-stop guide to the 250 residencies that are available...
Sunday, I had the wonderful privilege of preaching at Mt. Zion Baptist Church (Mission-East) over in East St. Louis, IL. I preached a sermon titled "Do You Want the Mind of Christ" (Phil 2:1-11). One of the warmest and welcoming...
OMG!! Preach. My, my, my!!! This is called "application" with "lived body detail." This is from a longer teaching Rev. Smith did titled, "I'm In Love With A Stripper." It's worthy of watching in a group and discussing. Good intentions are...
"...democracies have ever been spectacles of turbulence and contention; have ever been found incompatible with personal security, or the rights of property; and have in general been as short in their lives as they have been violent in their deaths."--James...
An old country preacher had a teenage son, and it was getting time the boy should give some thought to choosing a profession. Like many young men his age, the boy didn't really know what he wanted to do,...
I predicted this a while back, FYI.FCC Paves Way For Free Wi-Fi -- Wireless -- InformationWeekThe FCC's plan to offer free nationwide broadband has taken a step forward as the agency said the potential interference with wireless carriers' networks is...
Photo from HuffPo via AP.
“Well, the correct answer is, he is not a Muslim, he’s a Christian. He’s always been a Christian,” he said. “But the really right answer is, what if he is? Is there something wrong with being...
Over the weekend, my wife and I exercised our civic duty and voted. Voting this go around was slightly different than past experiences. It’s the first time I’ve voted in Chattanooga because I never established a permanent residence here until...
Watchman turned four yesterday! It has been a joy to watch him grow.At two years old he would count in Japanese for me. He would also recite verses and sing Neil Yong songs.When Watchman was three, Vincent sat with...
A man I admire very much, as much for the coolness of his name as for the patient humility of his faith, is visiting this week in nearby Dayton. His name is Brother Augustine Asir and he lives in...
The Obama for America organization sent an e-mail message to supporters in Tennessee today that urges them to volunteer and to vote for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Bob Tuke. Earlier this month, after the presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville,...
Every now & then, ok - with alarming regularity - I do something that can only be classified as colossally stupid. This weekend it was agreeing to host the Sunday school Christmas party at my house. And since we're the...
Please don't be offended that I didn't believe you - I didn't believe all the books & articles I read that told me the same thing either. But here I present to you: My daughter eating corn. I realize corn is...
Pat Buchanan spent a little time grasping at other straws before finally going there, and feeling how silly they all were, he finally settled on “it must be because he’s black.” Yeah, he actually went there. Sigh.
Someone tell me again...
“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.”
Carl Jung (1875 - 1961)
It does not come often enough. That extraordinary time when I can leave the world behind and actually relax without the crying, complaints, excuses… and...
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