So they can nuke someone. Duh. Here's the latest fatwah out of Iran: The spiritual leaders of the ultra-conservatives [in Iran] have accepted the use of nuclear weapons as lawful in the eyes of the shari'a. Mohsen Gharavian, a disciple of [Ayatollah] Mesbah Yazdi [who is Iranian President Ahmadinejad's spiritual mentor], has spoken for the … Continue reading Why Does Iran Want Nukes?
Author: Michael
Follower of Jesus, conservative, freedom-loving patriot.
Presbyterian Church Membership Losses
The Presbyterian Church USA has lost over 2 million members since 1967. They project to lose another 85,000 members this year, accelerating the loss from 65,000 last year. Why? Albert Mohler suggests it is because of the embrace of theological liberalism. As these researchers demonstrated, the embrace of what they called "lay liberalism" led massive … Continue reading Presbyterian Church Membership Losses
Kenya Mission, Day 1
December 27, 2005 I've been remiss in my blogging duties; oddly, I actually crossed "blog about Kenya" off my todo list accidentally, and it wasn't until a friend email yesterday that I realized I had not written about this trip. Let me preface this whole adventure by saying that I thank God for the opportunity … Continue reading Kenya Mission, Day 1
Mainstream Media Sour Grapes
Amazing. The mainstream media criticized Dick Cheney for not releasing information on this weekend's shooting fast enough (even though it appears quick enough to me), then criticized him when the news was released to a local Texas newspaper instead of the gaggle of Washington reporters. Now they're critical of him because he chose to release … Continue reading Mainstream Media Sour Grapes
Put On a Happy Face
I don't think it's any surprise that Republicans are happier than Democrats, what with the "angry left" vitriol I read in the news. What is surprising to me that Republicans have been happier than Democrats by such a wide margin every year since the Pew Research Center started polling in 1972. Also no surprise: conservatives … Continue reading Put On a Happy Face
Christian Carnival CVIIII
This week's Christian Carnival is up. I know it's supposed to be Christian Carnival CIX, but Roman numerals probably isn't their strong suit. 😛
Toothpaste Flavors
Yummm.... 32 flavors of toothpaste, including "Fuji Apple," "Kyoto Style Tea," and "Pumpkin Pudding." I think I'd like to try the Cinnamon and Caramel flavors myself. Available at Nieman Marcus.
Democrats Misplay "God Card"
I wrote last July that I fully expected the liberal Democrat party to try and claim Christianity for themselves under the name of "progressive Christianity." A prime example is in USAToday recently that tries to show that "playing the God card" isn't working for George Bush and the Republicans. Even if, as the author admits, … Continue reading Democrats Misplay "God Card"
Review: Brokenness
Have you gone through trying times, and wondered what God's plan is or was? Are you going through them now? I have. There was a time about 9 years ago that I wondered what in the world God was trying to teach me. How in the heck could I possibly be in this mess? I … Continue reading Review: Brokenness
248 Days
The best 248 days I could ever ask for - and I did ask for them, and God blessed me. Happy Valentines Day, my beautiful wife.
The Left Hand of God
I was going to comment on the Talk2Action.org's latest post, but after reading their "Terms of Use" that says their goal is to "combat the abuses of the religious right," I decided my viewpoint would not be welcome there. So I'll post here. Note to Talk2Action authors, if you read here: Chasingthewind enforces a similar … Continue reading The Left Hand of God
Johari Window
More out of curiosity's sake, what do you think? Click on this Johari window and let me know. * Tip from Spinthemoon.
Pink Panther
I'm having a lot of trouble enjoying movies coming out of Hollywood. I saw the new Pink Panther movie last night. Steve Martin did an acceptable job as Clousseau, and I can't imagine any other actor that could do a better job. But Peter Sellers had the role down pat. When something went wrong, he … Continue reading Pink Panther
Not Blogging This
Ok, so Dick Cheney shot somebody. It was an accident. If he had shot John Edwards, then that would have been newsworthy, but he didn't. Update: I may have been premature. I'm always surprised at the tackiness of the extreme left.
Texas Primary Recommendations
CLOUT has made their recommendations for the Texas primary on March 7, and I agree with them. Here's a summary: Vote for Dan Patrick. He's been leading the tax reform movement for years as a citizen, and rebuffed every time by Fred Hill and his ilk. Now Dan has decided that if he can't get … Continue reading Texas Primary Recommendations
Where They Stand
I've been playing with this idea for a while, and I'm giving it a shot today. If it turns out I don't like this idea, I can always delete it later. 😛 (I'm going to edit this post as necessary to clarify the intent, so don't be surprised when the wording changes.) I want to … Continue reading Where They Stand
Barry Manilow is Back
This just in: Barry Manilow is back. I'm going to confess that I enjoyed his sappy '70's love songs in a confidently masculine way. I know many of his songs sounded the same, but so what. So does disco and rap. So it's good to see him making a comeback, this time singing 50's classics. … Continue reading Barry Manilow is Back
This Keeps Me Up at Night, Too
Record Sales of Sleeping Pills Are Causing Worries
Cartoon Violence Continues
I'm amazed at the violence from the Muslim world. I don't think they're convincing me they're not a violent religion. I certainly understand their anger. When Christians get upset, we write letters. Storming an embassy looking for infidels to kill? I don't recall Christians doing that. But for goodness sake, they're cartoons. There is hypocrasy … Continue reading Cartoon Violence Continues
Trusting in God’s Promise
I taught my first bible lesson to adults today. It was sort of scary; I'm used to teaching 3rd graders for bible study where the most complex scriptural question is, "Mr. Mike, can I go to the restroom?" The opportunity arose to teach this week came up and (gulp) I took the bait. It's been … Continue reading Trusting in God’s Promise
Offending the Religious
NBC aired "The Book of Daniel" against the objections of Christian conservatives. Poorly written, appealing to few people, too controversial for advertisers, the "Book of Daniel" was dropped. European newspapers have published cartoons depicting Mohamed with a bomb for a turban. Muslims rioted, kidnapped Europeans, burned effigies. Both freedom of speech examples. Both examples of … Continue reading Offending the Religious
Painted Room Illusions
Artist Felice Varinia has created painted room illusions that, if you stand in the right spot, a 3D pattern appears. Here's an example. From the entranceway you see this messy paint job: But when you move the the right spot, this startling image emerges: There's more fascinating pictures of 3D rooms here.
Snail Mail Spam
Capital One sends me an offer for credit by mail. Every. Single. Day. You'd think after I ignored the first 5,367 solicitations they'd figure out I'm not interested. The ones that bug me the most are the ones where they trick me by pretending to be something important. One of the offers this week was … Continue reading Snail Mail Spam
Cruci-Fixin's
I suppose NBC didn't get their fill of offending Christians with the cancelled "Book of Daniel." Their next insult comes from an upcoming "Will and Grace" show on April 13. Britney Spears will play a host on a Christian cooking show called "Cruci-fixin's". Britney will be the "conservative Christian" on a talk show with a … Continue reading Cruci-Fixin's
State of Cindy's Delusion
You probably know Cindy Sheehan was arrested and removed before the President's State of the Union address last night. That wasn't really a surprise - the surprise to me was that a U.S. Representative, Lynn Woolsey, gave her a ticket. Sometimes the Left is really... Left, you know? Cindy was removed by Capital Police because, … Continue reading State of Cindy's Delusion
Best Presidential Face
The next President of the United States must have an aura of pomposity, and air of importance about them that lends weight to the office. If you pit Condoleezza against Hillary, who has the most impressive look? Here's the Republican candidate: Not bad, not bad at all. If I was a terrorist, I'd run fleeing. … Continue reading Best Presidential Face
Mechanical Investing News
The Mechanical Investing strategy I've been following since 1998 is in the news at the Motley Fool today. Here are some excerpts, part 1 of 2: Want 50% Annual Returns? By Jim Fink (TMF Hamp) January 30, 2006 In my years of reading The Motley Fool, I've been particularly interested in the Fool boards on … Continue reading Mechanical Investing News
Mechanical Investing for February 2006
January started with a bang, and I'm pleased with the stock selections Except for CAL; I even flew Continental to France this month and it didn't do a thing for the stock price. 😛 Also, apparently I showed that all the stocks I bought I paid $0.00. Free stocks! No really, I've corrected the list … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for February 2006
Christ in China
Looking for Christ in China? Don't depend on Google, they block those searches in China. JunkYardBlog has the scoop. *Via Michelle Malkin.
Dropdown Blogroll List
This is for the webgeeks out there, not for the regular visitors. 🙂 Based on a suggestion by Podz, I've changed the way the Blogroll is displayed. Blogrolling by default gives you a long listing of all the blogs, but that's gotten way too cumbersome. I wanted some sort of collapsible, dropdown menu. There are … Continue reading Dropdown Blogroll List
Oh Ninevah
A beautiful story should be highlighted, and Leslie at The Insomniac has written something beautiful today of children, Jonah and the Whale, and lost mittens. Go read the whole thing.
Parking Lot Angst
Preface: obviously, it's a slow news day. I haven't actually spent a lot of time thinking about this, but it beats that news item about Splash, the Amazing Swimming Dog That Can Do Things Mary Jo Can't. For those inclined to commiserate, instruct, condemn, console, well, here's your chance to do all of that. I … Continue reading Parking Lot Angst
Splash!
Something odd I found this morning: Ted Kennedy's dog is named "Splash." (Fourth paragraph from bottom.) No comment. Not from me, not from Mary Jo Kopechne.
"Lost Liberty" Hotel One Step Closer
I wrote about this last year after that dreadful Supreme Court Kelo decision - that the government can confiscate private property if it can be shown taxes can be increased. Increased taxes historically haven't been considered part of the "public use" definition in the Constitution. Churches in particular have been worried since they're tax exempt. … Continue reading "Lost Liberty" Hotel One Step Closer
"Book of Daniel" Cancelled
Good riddance to bad rubbish. Axed because of low ratings, high criticism, and advertisers withdrawing ads. When the people most upset about the cancellation are gays and lesbians, then there's little mystery why conservative Christians were offended. I have an idea: why not produce a Christian series that portrays Christians in a positive light? Say, … Continue reading "Book of Daniel" Cancelled
American Values Awards for Movies and Television
Apparently I'm not the only person irritated by the Oscars this year, dominated by sexual immorality and politically controversial left wing movies. Michael Class has started a new awards program, American Values Awards for Movies and Television, to reward those movies that are more family friendly. LOS ANGELES (AFP) - A conservative US filmmaker, angered … Continue reading American Values Awards for Movies and Television
S'I Blog, je volonté Blog en français
Je blogging moins qu'habituel pendant quelques jours ; Je voyage encore une fois. Ce temps sur des affaires, ainsi le logement sont plus gentils que ceux au Kenya. Je signalerai quand je bidon cependant. Je serai dans le Havre, France, au cas où vous vous demandiez. If you want some help translating that, go here. … Continue reading S'I Blog, je volonté Blog en français
Don't Click It
Just don't click it. This was a very interesting experiment for me since I seem to be developing some tendenitis in my right forefinger I use for clicking. A web-design interface with no clicking is appealing, though trying to teach computer-challenged people how to use it might be difficult.
Only From the Mind of Minolta
I've owned Minolta cameras my whole life. Guess I need a new brand. Minolta is abandoning the camera market. TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Konica Minolta Holdings Inc. (4902.T) said on Thursday it would withdraw from the camera and color film businesses, marking the end to one of the best known brands in the photography world. … Continue reading Only From the Mind of Minolta
Gamer's Love Song
Might want to bring a book. 🙂 Gamer's Love Song Video
Hollywood vs. America
Here are the top grossing movies of 2005, the movies America saw most often: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe War of the Worlds Wedding Crashers Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Batman Begins Madagascar … Continue reading Hollywood vs. America
Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder
Recently, I was diagnosed with A.A.A.D.D. - Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder. This is how it manifests: I decided to wash my car. As I start toward the garage, I notice that there is mail on the hall table. I decide to go through the mail before I wash the car. I lay my car … Continue reading Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder
Another Station Drops "Book of Daniel"
I already blasted this television show as being offensive to Christians. Apparently it started airing this week, and NBC affiliates are dropping "Book of Daniel." This Nashville station was the 7th to drop it this week. NASHVILLE, Tenn. - NBC's Nashville affiliate has closed "The Book of Daniel" after the show, whose main character is … Continue reading Another Station Drops "Book of Daniel"
Wishes
Best Blonde Joke Ever
Found this over at The Insomniac. Best blonde joke ever. Tell me what you think. 🙂
Pandora
I use Launchcast by Yahoo to lisen to music. I've wanted to share this with others, but the Launchcast Plus service costs money. Finally I've found an alternative I can recommend. Go to Pandora and enter a favorite artist or song, and they'll build a custom internet radio station just for you.
Error Message Generator
Create your own error message here.
A Cacophony of Silence
A big thanks to Nick and Stephen for covering for me while I was gone. I've returned from the Kenya mission trip, and I'll share details and pictures as soon as I am able. All I can say right now is that is was a eye-opening, humbling experience.
What is a Sesquicentennial, anyway?
For my sins, I have been asked to organize our county's 150th birthday party.
a 2nd view of the UFO
UFO: Here is a different view of the object we photographed today at Pedernales Falls State Park, near Johnson City, Texas.
An interesting picnic
UFO: It's funny what you find in your pictures after you come home from a day outdoors. We took this image today at Pedernales Falls State Park, near Johnson City, Texas. Looks pretty cheesy. I guess they're aliens from a tacky planet.
I want to ride my bicycle
... I don’t ride for the politics of it. I ride because it’s fun...
Where there is smoke….
As my neighbor found out yesterday, the rain in Texas is long dried up. The ground is cracking and the grass is looking for a good reason to burst into flames. I would like to take this time to remind everyone in Texas and the rest of the world to be safe during this New … Continue reading Where there is smoke….
Mechanical Investing for January 2006
I wanted to do a year-end market wrap-up for the mechanical investing strategy, but I just won't have the time this year. I'll do a quick wrap-up as of today and call it the end of the year summary. Not my best year; after all those gyrations I only beat the market by a wee … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for January 2006
Merry Christmas
I wish you and yours the merriest Christmas ever. The birth of our savior is indeed cause for celebration, and I hope that the time you spend with family and friends is a joyous time.
A Sword Will Pierce Your Heart
Amy Wellborn reminds us all of the dark side of Christmas. A must read. Here's a snippet: The really traditional Christian remembrance of the Nativity is not about sweetness. It is about awe, fear, and trembling, and it is shot through with hints of suffering to come. Mary, with a scandalous pregnancy. Joseph, courageous enough … Continue reading A Sword Will Pierce Your Heart
Christmas for Engineers and Drafters
For some, decorating for Christmas doesn't come easily. I refer, of course, to color blind engineers like myself. Here are some handy Christmas plans for Engineers and Drafters to make sure your Christmas decorations are prepared properly according to specifications.
Separation of Church and State
Here's an early Christmas present; thanks to CADRE Comments for the tip. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Mercer County's right to display in a court house the Ten Commandments along with the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Magna Carta, and the National Motto ("In God We Trust"). American Civil Liberties Union … Continue reading Separation of Church and State
It's a BK Holiday!
I was sure I posted this last year, but dang (or ding) I can't find it anywhere. So without further adieu, click the picture and ding, fries are done. Would you like an apple pie with that?
FTC says CAN-SPAM is Effective
The Federal Trade Commission says that the CAN-SPAM legislation passed in 2003 is effective at fighting spam. The Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday that the CAN-SPAM Act has worked, and was effective in protecting consumers from unsolicited e-mail. The agency publicly released a report at a press conference in Washington that studied the effectiveness … Continue reading FTC says CAN-SPAM is Effective
WordPress, Yahoo, Akismet
If you've ever been interested in your own blog, there are a bunch of free choices out there. Blogger.com (owned by Google) and Livejournal.com are two free ones that come to mind. I'm not as familiar with Typepad, but that's an option, too. Chasing the Wind uses WordPress, and now they've persuaded Yahoo to host … Continue reading WordPress, Yahoo, Akismet
Not a Creature Was Stirring
Dang, y'all suddenly got quiet in the last week. Did everybody go on vacation? Or are you overworked? Overshopped? There are still 330+ visitors a day here, but you're not saying a word.
Banning Christmas
An administrator, Patricia Sonntag, at California State University, has banned Christmas. "Time has come to recognize that religious discrimination, as well as ethnic insensitivity to certain holidays, is forbidden," Patricia Sonntag, director of the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities, stated in the directive she e-mailed to members of her staff on Dec. 9. … Continue reading Banning Christmas
Kong
Miss Vox has a detailed review of King Kong. I haven't seen the movie, though it's on my short list. A couple of comments I thought I'd make here to give me an excuse to ping her - Why don't movies have intermissions anymore? This movie cries out for one. Jurassic Park was probably every … Continue reading Kong
Still Boycotting Winter Holiday
I'm still boycotting the neopagan Winter Holiday, whatever that is. For this next year, I'm taking it one step further. Listen up schools, businesses, and retail stores: Christmas is a federal holiday, an official United States holiday. If you can't acknowledge that it's Christmas, I want nothing to do with you. I will assume that … Continue reading Still Boycotting Winter Holiday
Review: What's the Deal with Wicca?
What's the Deal with Wicca by Steve Russ is a "deeper look into the dark side of today's witchcraft." The author gives a quite detailed picture of Wicca and why it appeals to teenagers expecially, and compares it to Christianity. If you are a teenager or know a teenage considering Wicca, knowing about this religion … Continue reading Review: What's the Deal with Wicca?
Morgan Freeman is a Man
I don't know what Morgan Freeman's other views are, but he won a lot of kudos from the conservative bloggers this week by his views on racial discrimination: Morgan Freeman says the concept of a month dedicated to black history is "ridiculous." "You're going to relegate my history to a month?" the 68-year-old actor says … Continue reading Morgan Freeman is a Man
Unattended Children
Just a warning to parents. Found this picture at The Insomniac:
U.S. Politics Manipulated by Liberal Media
A three year old story hits the front page of the NY Times. The NSA started doing eavesdopping samplings after 9/11 to track down those "sleeper cells" we Americans were concerned about. Would there be another terrorist attack? Note that this story is an old story around since 2002. Also... The Senate considers filibustering an … Continue reading U.S. Politics Manipulated by Liberal Media
The Cellist's Challenges
Like an artist’s brushstrokes, music can be very revealing, and each note can be a signature of the musician.
Little Linkage
Short topics, small commentary today. I have a book review I'll try to do at lunch, but this should hold you till then. An oddity I've noticed: the more I post, the less you comment. There were over 400 visitors yesterday to Chasing the Wind and only 1 comment (and that one appeared to be … Continue reading Little Linkage
Wiping Israel Off the Map
I forgot where I found this link, but it's spreading quickly. The United Nations held a Palestinian Appreciation Day and gave thanks for suicide bombers. On the back wall behind Kofi Anna is a map of the Middle East with Israel conspicuously missing. I didn't find it at Wizbang, though Jay Tea has a great … Continue reading Wiping Israel Off the Map
Yes, This is Kenya
I'm not quite sure what to think of this. Radical ride : An ostrich jockey rides a two-year old male ostrich during a training at a Ostrich farm in Kitengela, Kenya. (AFP/Simon Maina) I hope when Diane and I go on our mission trip to Kenya that we're not expected to ride an ostrich.
A Non-Christian Narna
People that hate Christians should not go see "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." The Guardian Unlimited, England's ultra liberal rag, says "Narnia represents everything that is most hateful about religion." Exceprts: The Christian radio station Premier is urging churches to hold services on the theme of The Gospel According to Narnia. Even the … Continue reading A Non-Christian Narna
Tookie
The founder of the Crips, one of the most bloody gangs in Los Angeles history, was executed last night. Stanley "Tookie" Williams' execution was protest by liberal media and actors, claiming "The state of California just killed an innocent man." Tookie's victims, shot dead 26 years ago, were unavailable for comment.
More on Narnia
More Narnia links, I'll update this list today if I run into more later today. Narnia, by the way, is the land from "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" in case you've been living under a rock. 😛 Are you a lion or a witch? I'm not upset with being linked to Lucy. Aslan … Continue reading More on Narnia
Narnia Symbolism
My beautiful wife and I joined Sean and his family for the Narnia movie this weekend. Even though I have not (yet) read the book, the movie was positively delightful. Chock full of good wholesome family values. But what about those Christian values the secularists have been condemning in the news? One opinion said the … Continue reading Narnia Symbolism
More "Christmas," Less "Holiday"
As some of you know, I'm boycotting "Winter Holiday" again this year. I'm not even sure what that holiday is, but I'm pretty sure it's some sort of pagan / atheist thing. Whatever it is, I want none of it. For me, it's Christmas. And for many, it's Christmas. Why is so terrible to acknowledge … Continue reading More "Christmas," Less "Holiday"
2005 Weblog Awards
I'm hopping on the bandwagon a little late, but I want to endorse 2 blogs for the 2005 Weblog Awards. No, I didn't enter Chasing the Wind. Probably won't, either; not my cup o' tea. Voting takes place here for Best of the Top 6751 - 8750 Blogs; register your vote for BitterSweetLife. And voting … Continue reading 2005 Weblog Awards
A Simple Light
"In all of this haste, all of this shopping, all of this worrying about budgets and finding the right thing for that difficult-to-shop-for friend, amidst the travel and houses full of family, the grumpy uncles and the weepy aunts, it’s hard to remember this time of year offers some beautiful opportunities."
Hallelujah!
The politically correct Handel's Messiah, right here in my hometown: Both an awe-inspiring holiday tradition and a memorable religious experience, Handel's Messiah returns this holiday season. Guest conductor Christopher Seaman leads Houston’s premier performance of Handel’s choral masterwork, which includes the timeless Hallelujah Chorus. Would it be so bad to actually say that the music's … Continue reading Hallelujah!
Leave a Message at the Beep
I was in a meeting all day, 12 hours straight. Tomorrow, too. In fact, the rest of the week. Blogging will be a) late b) light, or c) nonexistent. There are some guest bloggers around here somewhere, but apparently they have jobs, too. 🙄
Twas the Lights Before Christmas
I saw a copy of this last week, but now Snopes has the details. See the most amazing Christmas Light show set to Wizards of Winter and Jingle Bells. * Tip from Res Ipsa Loquitur.
Sleeping at Your Desk
Ten things to say when caught sleeping at your desk: 10. "They told me at the Blood Bank this might happen." 9. "This is just a 15 minute power nap they raved about in the time management course you sent me to!" 8. "Whew! Guess I left the top off the Whiteout. You probably got … Continue reading Sleeping at Your Desk
Look Around You
"...Orion looked like he had freckles."
Wishing the ACLU a Merry Christmas
Kevin McCullough at Crosswalk is organizing a Christmas Card campaign to cheer up those folks at the ACLU: Go get as "Christmas" a Christmas card as you can find... something that says.. "Joy To The World", "For Unto Us A Child Is Born", but at least "Merry Christmas", put some of your own thoughts into … Continue reading Wishing the ACLU a Merry Christmas
Tithing
Rather than pontificating, I'm simply going to question today. How much should one tithe? As I see it, there are two answers to this question. Old Testament: Ten Percent. New Testament: Cheerful Giving. So what do you do if you're cheerfully giving five percent, but ten percent would make you grumpy? On one hand, most … Continue reading Tithing
Christian Carnival Blogroll and RSS Feed
I've created a Christian Carnival Blogroll; you can see it in my sidebar. I'm setting this up to make it easier to find past Carnivals and always have the latest post available; there's also an RSS Feed so when a new Christian Carnival is up, you'll know it and where to find it. Some things … Continue reading Christian Carnival Blogroll and RSS Feed
Wednesday Writings
Some good reading links for today: Michelle Malkin finds a liberal on television that thinks conservatives are hateful and angry. Then gives examples of the angry left that are hard to top. Accessorized by a permanent scowl (hard to believe she was once considered a comedienne), Ms. Garofalo accused conservatives of having "an anger management … Continue reading Wednesday Writings
Oh Christmas Tree
Some time in the 1990s, the annual spruce placed on the Washington Capitol grounds started being called the "Holiday Tree" instead of "Christmas Tree." Nobody seems to know why it was changed, but it was at about the same time Bill Clinton was in the same city and struggling to keep his pants up. Coincidence? … Continue reading Oh Christmas Tree
Andy was Right
Had to help out my big brother. He's a busy boy lately. Cindy was in the news this past weekend. Her 15 minutes are up. Also in the news today was Michael Brown. DENVER (AP) - Former FEMA Director Michael Brown, heavily criticized for his agency's slow response to Hurricane Katrina, is starting a disaster … Continue reading Andy was Right
Open Comments
Whew. Swamped. So today is *your* day. Here's an open comments thread. What do you want to talk about? Edit: Alright, alright. Here's a picture of some meerkats while you're thinking:
Mechanical Investing for December 2005
Yeah, yeah, I know I said I'd be trading next Monday, not today. Next week though I'll be busy in meetings through lunchtime and I won't have access, so I moved it up a week. So solly cholly. The Dow surged ahead this month and some problem stocks had the hiccups, so the Dow beat … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for December 2005
Inviting the Illegal Aliens
At Sand in the Gears, Tony first opined that enforcing immigration laws is not a Christian thing to do. After taking some heat for that statement, he addressed their comments and challenged Christians to rethink their position on illegal immigration. On his latter post I took the position that although I agreed with his sentiment, … Continue reading Inviting the Illegal Aliens
Some Babies Survive
Some babies survive the abortion process. Despite the best efforts to declare these struggling young humans as "non-viable," some of them survive the abortion process and are born damaged and crying. A [United Kingdom] GOVERNMENT agency is launching an inquiry into doctors’ reports that up to 50 babies a year are born alive after botched … Continue reading Some Babies Survive
Hollywood Patriot
While I may tend to go off on entertainers that bash America, I would rather highlight those that support America, not just for their patriotism but for their bravery in standing up to Hollywood leftists. I'll give kudos to Bruce Willis who's had enough of the bashing American soldiers take from Hollywood. From Michelle Malkin: … Continue reading Hollywood Patriot
Introductions
Another Guest Blogger has graciously volunteered to post occasionally. It would sound more important if I said "joined our staff," but since there's only 3 of us, we're too small to be a staff. Maybe we're a rod. Anyway, my son Alex is on the team with Stephen and me. A couple of other family … Continue reading Introductions
Thanksgiving Weather Report
Turkeys will thaw in the morning, then warm in the oven to an afternoon high near 190°F. The kitchen will turn hot and humid, and if you bother the cook, be ready for a severe squall or cold shoulder. During the late afternoon and evening, the cold front of a knife will slice through the … Continue reading Thanksgiving Weather Report
When the Holy Spirit Moves You
During a study last night, we studied how to tell the Holy Spirit is moving in a Christian's life. When the bible doesn't give us a specific answer to a question in life - what college do I choose, when to have a baby, what career should I begin - listening to the Holy Spirit … Continue reading When the Holy Spirit Moves You
Uptown Girl Turns Two
Uptown Girl was one of the first blogs I stumbled across when I was trying to figure out how to get Chasing the Wind running. Of course, her website didn't look as girly-girl back then 😛 . Her blog just turned two today, so go over and wish her a Happy Blogiversary!
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