President George W. Bush met privately with Focus on the Family Founder and Chairman James Dobson and approximately a dozen Christian right leaders last week to rally support for his policies on Iraq, Iran and the so-called "war on terror." “I...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Americans get the poorest health care and yet pay the most compared to five other rich countries, according to a report released on Tuesday. Germany, Britain, Australia and Canada all provide better care for less money, the Commonwealth...
So... Today... 1. Sam cried all day. He was still cute the whole time, though. He's not crying now. Mommy's presence might -- no, definitely -- has something to do with it. 2. Got the Mike Keneally hat. and Boil That Dust...
He looked really good at the debate tonight. What'd you guys think? If Thompson doesn't enter he may have a really good chance. The rest of the guys seem unimpressive....
Here's the story from CNN.com Fellas, thoughts on Falwell's legacy? I've got one thing to say in light of the Reagan presidency: "Thank God for Baptists!"...
Bush Taps Skeptic of Increase as 'War Czar' Lt. Gen. Lute Accepts Position Others Spurned By Peter Baker and Robin Wright Washington Post Staff Writers Wednesday, May 16, 2007; Page A01 President Bush tapped Army Lt. Gen. Douglas E. Lute yesterday to serve as a...
I'm off on a little trip in the morning. I'm not taking my computer with me, so I won't be posting until I get back. Everyone needs a break once in a while, eh? I'll be back next week, and...
What makes American Idol tick? No one may figure it out. After all, this is the show that airs a two hour borecast raising over 60 million dollars. This is the show that tied donations to votes...
I've been tagged by Joe (and recently saw the same meme over at Keera's), so here goes... The rules:1. Add a direct link to your post below the name of the person who tagged you. Include the city/state and country...
I'm thinking about getting an iPod... 30 or 80 gig, I'm not sure. I currently have a Rio Carbon 5gb, but Rio has gone under and it's starting to crap out here and there. I can't help thinking an iPod might...
Fuller has been dealing with an up and down temperature since yesterday. It hit 103 yesterday and today, both after his nap. I called the doctor's office and after speaking with the nurse, I learned that apparently I have been...
Jerry Falwell has died. Rather suddenly, from all appearances. Given his previous health scares, it's likely to have been cardiac in nature. He was found unresponsive in his office and pronounced dead an hour later. I'm...
Yes, I do. I like them. This is surprising because of all the forces aligned against us. Culture says wives aren't supposed to like their husband's family...especially not her mother-in-law. But thankfully, I've been freed from...
After a fun filled weekend at my friend Cindy's lake house, we are slowly getting back to normal. We met up with the Gosey's from Hotlanta and the Hancocks from Louisville. It was the beach crew back together again plus...
Last Sunday morning, our pastor noticed a young boy, about 7 or 8 years old, staring up at a large plaque that hung in the foyer of our parish's small church. It was covered with names, and small American flags...
I'm pleased to announce that the wife is pregnant again - let there be much rejoicing! Also, since relatives kept on asking to see more pictures of the current baby, we've created a blog for her. Now, I don't give out...
Some good thoughts about curiosity being a necessary and marketable attribute.Micro Persuasion: The Most Essential Career Skill You Need to Succeed the most important "tool" you can have today in business is insatiable curiosity. The minute you lose it,...
Well its official, Time of Death: This past weekend... patient: my old dell. My old computer finally passed on. COD: I think the power went out while we were in Macon this past weekend and jacked the thing up, crabby...
If there was anything that fit the definition of "cruel" punishment it would have to be this. The Attorney General has proposed legislation--obviously at the prompting of the media industry--that would drastically increase the penalties for copyright infringement and...
Upon returning home from a wedding on Saturday evening (where I did not take any pictures), I found this enormous frog on my porch and took a picture of him. He was still as a stone, hoping to camoflauge himself...
Well, I'm SO close to being at 135. Even with bloating this morning I was 136.4! I can't wait until next week when I'm a normal human again. I figured I'd make another ticker showing my newest weight....
Last week I went to the Dr. for a sinus infection and left with asthma. I also have started the BYETTA injections for weight loss. It is totally working for my sister, so I am excited. Already I have noticed a...
You gotta love capitalism. Here's a group of Athiests looking to make a buck on concerned Christians. For a fee, they will accept your correspondence to loved ones and deliver it after the rapture. ...
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