Archive for December, 2007
The Tradition of Regifting
The Houston Chronicle has a story about the “tradition” of regifting Christmas presents – Scrambling to find the perfect, last-minute Christmas gift? Then put down that bottle of wine. And please — back away from the blender. Chances are the person you give them to will slap new bows on the boxes and pass them [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Blogrolling Christian Carnival
After two years of updating the Blogroll for the Christian Carnival, I’m considering discontinuing this effort. If you run a blog that uses this blogroll, drop me a comment and I’ll consider keeping it going.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )What Really Matters
“What really matters is the celebration of the birth of Christ and being with our family and our friends.” – Mike Huckabee
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Finding your Calling
I first heard about this fellow earlier this week, a former mobile telephone seller who has always wanted to sing opera. When Paul Potts opens his mouth and the first notes come out, I think you, too, will be amazed.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Obscure Quotes, Famous People
If I had a collection of obscure quotes by famous people listed somewhere, I’d certainly list this one: “I hope the bourgeoisie will remember my carbuncles all the rest of their lives.” – Karl Marx, 1867
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )God Loves His Creation
Sometimes it can be difficult to remember that God is in control, that God has a plan for us. Let’s open God’s User Manual, Chapter 1, and start at the beginning. Genesis, verse 1:1 begins – In the beginning, God created… Let’s stop right there and discuss just those 5 words. Lately on the New [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 7 so far )Mechanical Investing for December 2007
Hey! Finally caught up and passed the Dow Jones index! The overall portfolio went down over 8% and then back up 9% in just 2 weeks, so that was pretty volatile. Here are the numbers and changes – Last 4 weeks: -1.3% Last 3 months: 4.6% Last 12 months: +9.6% Year to date: +9.7% (Dow [...]
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