Help me. I can no longer remember my passwords. I'm about to go back to writing them on little yellow stickies and putting them on my monitor again. It's the rules. The rules for creating passwords are too complex; what's worse, the rules vary from place to place. I used to try to keep them … Continue reading Password Discombobulation
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Monday Linkfest
The busy weekend is over. Whew. Friday was a visit to the county clerk to sign up for a marriage license. The clerk looked at our drivers licenses suspiciously. "You have the same last name," she said. Bah, let her wonder. 😛 Saturday was the Spring Fling (I posted a picture over the weekend). Diane … Continue reading Monday Linkfest
Working Class
Slate.com questions whether Bush supporters are insane. They point out that the wealth of the working class is shrinking. While the Democrats run on platforms that say they will help, the working class votes Republican anyway. The working class's refusal to synchronize its politics with its economic interests is one of the enduring puzzles of … Continue reading Working Class
The Rise of Hate Radio
Satire, wit, political commentary... I am most amused this morning with the "The Rise of Hate Radio" article at "BlameBush!" Don't let the name of the website scare you away - it's fiercely conservative but full of satire, pretending to blame Bush for all the world's ills, possibly including hair loss and people who talk … Continue reading The Rise of Hate Radio
Tax-n-Spend Defeated by CLOUT
Heh. The election this weekend in Friendswood is over. Mayor Kim Brizendine endorsed his wife Kitten Brizendine and Lonnie Moffit. They were soundly defeated by nobodies John LeCour and Chris Peden, who entered the race solely on the appraisal cap issue. The nobodies, endorsed by C.L.O.U.T., handily won by a 2:1 margin. Trounced the tax-n-spenders, … Continue reading Tax-n-Spend Defeated by CLOUT
Global Dimming
The news media for years have indoctrinated us to believe that our atmosphere was getting dirtier, which leads to global warming, then massive climate changes, starvation, and so on and so on. But now studies are showing that the air is actually getting cleaner.... and that, too, leads to global warming. Our planet's air has … Continue reading Global Dimming
National Day of Prayer
Today is a National Day of Prayer. And no, Google doesn't have a special logo for this one, either. And in San Francisco, they don't like the fact that this day is dominated by Christians. The day has been taken over by evangelicals," said Robert Boston, a spokesman for Americans for Separation of Church and … Continue reading National Day of Prayer
Remodeling, Day 8
The remodeling is coming along nicely. I'm about halfway through; by the weekend, I'm hoping to move some of the furniture back into the living room. Even though I rarely watch tv, I miss those 15 minutes of sitting down to the news occasionally. I'm going to put the pictures below the break to save … Continue reading Remodeling, Day 8
Mechanical Investing for May
Yup, the market's giving me a beating. Lost another 4.3% for the month, now running a -1.6% year-to-date. Since the Dow is off -4.5% for the year, I'm still beating a standard index fund, so no complaints. Markets just do this. 😛 Holding for another month: Ticker Bought Now Months Return AC $47.05 $44.53 … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for May
Burrito Boy Terrorizes School
I think the boy got off light. I've had burritos that could be classified as dangerous weapons. They sell microwave burritos that can gas an entire car full of beach-going friends, and they should be outlawed. CLOVIS, N.M. - A call about a possible weapon at a middle school prompted police to put armed officers … Continue reading Burrito Boy Terrorizes School
Home Demolition, Day 3
I'm having trouble breathing because of all the dust. Today, they cut off all electricity. Tomorrow, they cut off the water. On Monday, a man is supposed to come and take away the oxygen. Seriously, the work is progressing nicely. The living room has the walnut wainscotting removed, and the surround sound is being installed. … Continue reading Home Demolition, Day 3
One Year Blogiversary to "Chasing the Wind"
One year today, I started blogging. And I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to say or who I wanted to say it to. Today, as a mature blogger, fully one year old, I can fully say with confidence that I still don't have any idea. Not that it matters - I've discovered I … Continue reading One Year Blogiversary to "Chasing the Wind"
Dog Food
I tell Diane it's because I'm building his character, his strength. I want to make a man out of my dog, even if he *is* missing some parts. When I leave for work this week, Patch goes into my bathroom with the door closed. With all the construction going on downstairs, it's the safest place … Continue reading Dog Food
Investing in Turbulent Times
I went to a free seminar at lunch today, called "Investing in Turbulent Times." This is the financial advice I gleaned: Don't invest in stuff that goes down in value. Try to invest in stuff that goes up instead. You should have started investing 20 years ago. We're professionals, give your money to us and … Continue reading Investing in Turbulent Times
Justice Sunday
The news was agog over faith and politics mixing this weekend on "Justice Sunday." I sort of heard it was coming, but I paid little attention. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist was scheduled to speak, and the news media dredged up every voice they could find to say that it was wrong to mix religion … Continue reading Justice Sunday
Movie-A-Minute
Does it take too much time to actually sit through an entire move? Visit Movie-a-Minute and know all you need to know... in less than a minute! For example: Titanic Directed by James Cameron 1997 Ultra-Condensed by Samuel Stoddard -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leonardo DiCaprio: Your social class is stuffy. Let's dance with the ship's rats and have … Continue reading Movie-A-Minute
Weeeeeeeekend
I live for weekends. 🙂 I have a lot of things going on at the moment, so it'll be a full weekend. I'm pretty sure we had a thought process like, "We are getting married so soon - is there anything we can do to make our lives even more frantic before then? How about … Continue reading Weeeeeeeekend
The Award for Best Finger
The award for Best Finger goes to... Harrison Ford!
Appraisal Tax Relief Bill Gutted
Fred Hill gutted the last remaining property tax relief bill today, removing all the teeth to make it a harmless bill. It doesn't matter now if they pass it, the bill doesn't actually do anything. They'll probably pass it and claim some sort of credit when they run for re-election. Don't fall for it. Lonestar … Continue reading Appraisal Tax Relief Bill Gutted
Worst Baby Name Ever
I suppose you could come up with something worse than "Urhines Kendall Icy Eight Special K". How, I don't know. According to Lonestar Times, the first name is pronounced "Your highness," but it looks more like "Your hineys" to me. I’m told that "Urhines" is pronounced "Your Highness." I wonder if the parents used old … Continue reading Worst Baby Name Ever
Pope Benedict XVI Annoys Liberals
What amazes me about all the news stories concerning the theology of Pope Benedict XVI is how unhappy they are with the selection. The Pope won't be approving gay marriage or abortion, and that seems to annoy the liberals. Yesterday, the liberal media pointed out that the new Pope was once part of the Nazi … Continue reading Pope Benedict XVI Annoys Liberals
Patch the Cone Head
I took Patch back to the vet today; he's recovering very well from last Friday's surgery. He has plenty of energy and doesn't seem to be in any pain. But he's starting to lick and inflame the suture. The doctor put some neosporin on the suture and gave Patch a nice soft blue satellite collar. … Continue reading Patch the Cone Head
A New Pope
Wow. A new pope has been chosen after only two days. Don't know who it is yet, but the bells of St. Peter's Basilica are ringing. Update: Pope Benedict XVI from Germany.
Headline Question
From the Boston Globe, "Police Hold Woman Over Deadly Paris Hotel Fire". Is this some sort of recipe? Or a form of torture? Either way, it's just one more reason not to like the liberal Boston Globe. 😆
Edible Computers
My hobby, ever since around 1975, has been computers. I play games, I dabble in programming, I communicate with others... but I've always wished I could just eat my monitor. My wish is nearly here. The Tastescreen has small plastic flavor cartridges that drip flavors across the monitor. "A user can sample the dispensed flavor … Continue reading Edible Computers
36 Rinos
36 Rinos (Republicans in Name Only) voted in the Texas House not to even discuss the appraisal cap. Killed it. People that signed on to a party platform that they were for lower taxes. I hear on the news today that these Republicans are nervous; killing this bill did not sit well with conservative voters. … Continue reading 36 Rinos
Ah… the Sweet Smell of Ozone
Ya know, it should have dawned on me. I bought a Sharper Image over a year ago and was pretty happy with it. It's very quiet, and cleaning it's a snap. Just pull the blades out and wipe; they get covered with black goop so it's obviously cleaning something. And I can put my nose … Continue reading Ah… the Sweet Smell of Ozone
Today's Topics
All serious topics for today: A group of former homosexuals have found that homosexuality can be overcome with strength from Jesus. They're putting up billboards, too. Exodus International says that change is possible. The ACLU is attacking the Boy Scouts again saying the pledge "to do my duty to God and my country" makes them … Continue reading Today's Topics
Appraisal Cap Defeat – The Morning After
Lone Star Times has the recap of yesterday's stunning defeat of the appraisal cap bill. 36 Republicans voted against us; the House was "whooping" with delight. Basically, instead of voting on the measure, they added an amendment that deleted all the words, then passed the amendment without debate. Here's the full transcript of the Texas … Continue reading Appraisal Cap Defeat – The Morning After
Tom Delay's Ethics
The New York Times and Washington Post have been relentless on attacking Tom DeLay lately on a variety of ethics charges. Now, I'm all in favor of removing unethical politicians when their heads get too big, but is that what's happening here? The National Review gives a rundown on the charges and asks if they're … Continue reading Tom Delay's Ethics
If a Tree Falls in the Woods…
If I make a post that it's too quiet here, is it still too quiet? Yesterday, I was too occupied to post. Besides being extra busy at work, after hours a wood floor salesman stopped by the house to take measurements for an upcoming downstairs remodeling. Just ran out of free time to post. This … Continue reading If a Tree Falls in the Woods…
Mae Magourik Airlifted for Food
As I mentioned a few days ago, Mae Magouirk, an 81 year old grandmother, was being denied food and water, despite a living will that said she wanted to be fed under her current condition. After 10 days without food and water, Mae Magouirk was airlifted from Hospice-LaGrange in LaGrange, Georgia, to the University of … Continue reading Mae Magourik Airlifted for Food
Links for Today
Links for today, from heavy to light. If you just want the goofy stuff, start from the bottom and work your way up. 😛 David Limbaugh says conservatives are tired of judicial activism and it's time to invoke the "nuclear option." Tom Delay agrees that judges are out of control. Lawsuits challenging Florida's ban on … Continue reading Links for Today
Where Was the Media When the Pope Was Alive?
Today's OpinionJournal focused in on something that was niggling at me, and now I know what it is. On all the TV stations, we're getting round the clock Pope coverage. Where were all these people when the Pope was alive? Even in the current coverage of how the Pope helped bring down communism, most of … Continue reading Where Was the Media When the Pope Was Alive?
Choosing Topics
Gotta choose my topics carefully otherwise I'll blog full time. 😛 Interesting topics I'm *not* blogging about today: MSN Spaces is out of beta. This is a new blogging site and Microsoft claims 4.5 million bloggers already. 80% of Americans believed that starving Terri Schiavo to death was wrong. Kansas becomes the 18th state to … Continue reading Choosing Topics
Poland Wanted God
I was a bit on the young side to remember Pope John Paul's visit to Poland. Well, ok, I was 17, not too young, but I was focused on getting a tan and what I was going to do Saturday night. I wasn't focused on world politics at the time. I remember when he was … Continue reading Poland Wanted God
True Love Waits
Uganda is under criticism for a policy of abstinence to combat HIV/AIDS. Uganda pushes the ABC method ("A"bstinence, "B"e faithful, "C"ondoms). Critics don't like that order, but Uganda president Yoweri Museveni and his wife Janet insist "there is no safe sex outside of faithfulness in marriage." Even though this "True Love Waits" program has been … Continue reading True Love Waits
How to Sue Wal-Mart
Everything you need to know is at the Wal-Mart Litigation Project. For $135, the site owner will sell you a information packet for lawsuits against Wal-Mart for "Parking Lots- Uneven Surface and Protrusions." Here is how to understand "Types of Cases Against Wal-Mart." Imagine that you are a Wal-Mart customer. You first park your car … Continue reading How to Sue Wal-Mart
Happy First Contact Day
On April 5th, 2063, Vulcans will first land on Earth and establish First Contact between humans and extraterrestrials. What are you doing to celebrate?
Texas Amendment to Ban Gay Marriage
Oops, somebody slipped. I suspect the gay and lesbian agenda wanted this to remain quiet so they'd have a better chance of defeating it. Now it's public - Representative Warren Chisum of Pampa has filed a resolution banning gay marriage in Texas. Not that gays ever had a chance in Texas. Too many rednecks. Too … Continue reading Texas Amendment to Ban Gay Marriage
Terry Schiavo: a Poll and an Essay
Remember the polls that said 63% of Americans wanted Terri Schiavo to die? I remember thinking at the time that something was wrong - I recognized that my opinion that our judicial system was killing her wasn't unanimous, but I couldn't understand why it was a minority opinion. Others questioned it, too. Turns out there … Continue reading Terry Schiavo: a Poll and an Essay
Mechanical Investing for April 2005
Last month, I happily reported a 6.1% gain for the month. This month, I gave it all back and then some. Dang it. Total for the year I'm running a -0.6% loss. Not much, I know, but compared to the overall market, I'm still beating it. Barely. I also mentioned I felt I was a … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for April 2005
Giant Chinese Pandas Get Broadband
No, really. Broadband internet access is available in the Wolong Giant Panda Nature Reserve. So why can't my brother get broadband access in his little bitty Texas town? I'm thinking he should start wearing a panda costume.
Weekend Recap
I need more three day weekends like that. 🙂 Friday I picked up Diane and took her to brunch, and then off to shop for a chapel and start eyeing a date. I suppose we could run off to Vegas and get hitched like Miss Vox did this weekend - and yes, we've thought about … Continue reading Weekend Recap
Terri Schiavo is Dead
After 13 days without food, Terri Schiavo died today at the age of 41. My prayers are with Terri's parents who gave a good fight to try to save their daughter's life. And I condemn her "husband;" he used the "sanctity of marriage" screen for his decision while already engaged in an adulterous affair, and … Continue reading Terri Schiavo is Dead
Links of the Day
Over lunch today, I found a bunch of topics that interested me, but if I wrote about everything that interested me, I'd be posting all day. *That* ain't gonna happen. So here are the topics I'm not writing about, even if it looks like I'm writing about them now. I'm not. But they're interesting reads: … Continue reading Links of the Day
Bigotry and the Murder of Terri Schiavo
Harvard student Joe Ford, who suffers from cerebral palsy, has written an excellent article on Terri Schaivo's case. Joe is somewhat irritated that a doctor once tried to put him out of his misery, too. “Misery can only be removed from the world by painless extermination of the miserable.†—a Nazi writer quoted by Robert … Continue reading Bigotry and the Murder of Terri Schiavo
iRiver H10 Redux
I took my iRiver H10 back to Best Buy at lunch today before the warranty ran out. I really liked it for the first couple of weeks; it really helped with my time on the elliptical at the gym, listening to music and lectures. Good stuff. But last week, it started to act... peculiar. It … Continue reading iRiver H10 Redux
Pig Jumping
Apparently I was uninspired today. Terry Schiavo, Indonesian earthquake, some research into apostolic succession and the Catholic church... must be Monday. So here's a picture of some pigs hurdling instead.
Good Links
Good links for today: OpinionJournal compares the federal government's 1999 "Good Friday" midnight snatch of Elian Gonzales in order to send him back to Cuba with the current restraint being show in the Terri Schiavo case, even though in both cases the appeals courts ruled against the government. Kofi Annan is "depressed" over scandals at … Continue reading Good Links
Easter Sunrise
Matthew 28: 1-7 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. … Continue reading Easter Sunrise
When Does Easter Occur?
Did you know it's always close to a full moon on Easter? The actual determination of Easter is complex. The easiest way to remember it is the first Sunday after the first full moon after the first day of Spring. That means Easter always falls between March 22 and April 25. It starts to get … Continue reading When Does Easter Occur?
Chocolate Crosses
Mmmm.... cholocate crosses for Easter.... yummy.... The article quotes "some religious officials" who object to the chocolate crosses by Russell Stover Candies. Now, I may be a little opinionated on religious issues, you may have noticed. 😛 But I don't think chocolate crosses are offensive at all. The whole message of Good Friday and Easter … Continue reading Chocolate Crosses
Terri's Laws
I'm not going to rehash the arguments over the court decisions to let Terri Schiavo die. Like it or not, most of the court decisions were upholding the US laws, something we really want the courts to do. It's a shame our laws cannot accomodate a mother that wants to care for her damaged child. … Continue reading Terri's Laws
When the Law is Wrong
I added a new blog to my blogroll this morning, The Wittenberg Gate, "Applying the Scriptures to every sphere of life." That's the journey I'm on right now - I don't want to just study. I want to apply God's Word. The author Dory has written a terrific article called When the Law is Wrong. … Continue reading When the Law is Wrong
Fallen in Love with Death
Peggy Noonan in OpinionJournal this morning expresses the confusion I'm familiar with. Why are those so eager to see Terri Schaivo dead? Excepts: God made the world or he didn't. God made you or he didn't. If he did, your little human life is, and has been, touched by the divine. If this is true, … Continue reading Fallen in Love with Death
Appraisal Cap for Texans
Urgent news from C.L.O.U.T. - the long-awaited appraisal cap bill is coming to the Texas house floor tomorrow. Call your representative now. The schedule has changed! HJR 35 comes to a floor vote Wednesday - March 22nd. So you have to call Austin today! Make your voice heard! Here's the bottom line: If we can … Continue reading Appraisal Cap for Texans
Michael & Diane
It's amazing what God can do if you lean on him. 🙂 Diane & I divorced eight years ago. I ran off to Singapore to mope and instead found Christ. Turns out He wasn't lost after all. Studying scripture led me to understand that I was probably going to go solo for the rest of … Continue reading Michael & Diane
Kofi Annan Gets Tough
Kofi Annan wants to make the following changes at the United Nations: UNITED NATIONS, March 19 -- Secretary General Kofi Annan on Monday will propose establishing new rules for the use of military force, adopting a tough anti-terrorism treaty that would punish suicide bombers, and overhauling the United Nation's discredited human rights commission, according to … Continue reading Kofi Annan Gets Tough
Restricting Senate Filibusters
NY Times, January 1, 1995 NY Times, March 6, 2005 In the last session of Congress, the Republican minority invoked an endless string of filibusters to frustrate the will of the majority. This relentless abuse of a time-honored Senate tradition so disgusted Senator Tom Harkin, a Democrat from Iowa, that he is now willing to … Continue reading Restricting Senate Filibusters
Brian Nichols, Before and After
Brian Nichols, the man who murdered 4 people last Friday before taking Ashley Smith hostage in her home, is shown on the left. That's his angy looking police mug shot. After spending seven hours with Ashley on Friday while she shared her faith with him, the picture on the right is from Saturday after he … Continue reading Brian Nichols, Before and After
Cracking The Da Vinci Code
A followup to the Da Vinci Code heresy from yesterday, the Catholic Church put out a special report on this piece of rubbish. Partial list of heresies in the Da Vinci Code: Jesus is not God; he was only a man. Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene. She is to be worshiped as a goddess. … Continue reading Cracking The Da Vinci Code
Vulgar Music for Christians
A recent poster commented that she considered herself a Christian, yet listened to Korn because she connected with the music. In her opinion, listening to vulgar music was perfectly acceptable for a Christian. Look Korn’s music to many might be vulgar, but to many its as well as consuling, its udnerstanding to many, many connect … Continue reading Vulgar Music for Christians
Brave Woman of God
I am quite impressed with Ashley Smith. A violent man in an Atlanta courthouse for his rape trial Friday morning took a deputy's gun, killed the judge and three others, then fled. He found Ashley coming back from the grocery store and took her hostage inside her own apartment. ATLANTA - For hours, Ashley Smith … Continue reading Brave Woman of God
Religious Wars
A recent poster wrote: I am not sure I buy the claim that atheism is in decline, and I certainly question the statement that it is losing its scientific basis. Religious belief has no scientific evidence to support it and a long and bloody history of violence, cruelty, and intolerance. If you don't "buy that … Continue reading Religious Wars
The Weekend – Rodeo Again
What a wonderful day of hooky yesterday. Diane and I spent the morning at the Bark Park and lets the dogs run, then a picnic lunch that afternoon, a movie at the dollar theater, then Mexican food for dinner and cafe mocha for dessert. No wonder I didn't post anything. 😛 Today's about the same … Continue reading The Weekend – Rodeo Again
Brady Bunch Kung Fu Video Game
Have you ever seen a news article for a new product and thought, "Man, that's a bad idea. A real baaaad idea." I had that reaction when I heard that the Brady Bunch was being made into a Kung Fu fighting video game for mobile phones. Each of the game's eight fighters (Mike Brady been … Continue reading Brady Bunch Kung Fu Video Game
Radical Heteronormative People
Ben Shapiro declares himself to be a radical heteronormative person: Last week, actress Jada Pinkett Smith won an award from the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations. During her acceptance speech, she told women in the audience, "you can have it all -- a loving man, devoted husband, loving children, a fabulous career … … Continue reading Radical Heteronormative People
Weekend Recap
What a relaxing weekend! I could use more 3-day weekends like that. 🙂 Friday I started on my taxes - that's not as bad as it sounded, I usually don't mind doing them. I finished up the Schedule "D" stuff on capital gains, and found I still haven't offset the losses from '99 through '01. … Continue reading Weekend Recap
$3 Million for Star Trek
TrekUnited.com is reporting that three anonymous donors have pledged $3 million toward a campaign to keep Star Trek: Enterprise alive for a 5th season. "We think Star Trek and especially its latest incarnation, "Enterprise" is the kind of TV that should be aired more often. The people responsible at Paramount think this is just a … Continue reading $3 Million for Star Trek
Rolling Stone on MoveOn.org
Rolling Stone points out the MoveOn.org's far left agenda hurts the Democrats more than it helps: They signed up 500,000 supporters with an Internet petition -- but Bill Clinton still got impeached. They organized 6,000 candlelight vigils worldwide -- but the U.S. still invaded Iraq. They raised $60 million from 500,000 donors to air countless … Continue reading Rolling Stone on MoveOn.org
Atheism in Decline Worldwide
God not so dead: Atheism in decline worldwide Excepts: Gurat, France – There seems to be a growing consensus around the globe that godlessness is in trouble. "Atheism as a theoretical position is in decline worldwide," Munich theologian Wolfhart Pannenberg told United Press International Tuesday. [...] Two developments are plaguing atheism these days. One is … Continue reading Atheism in Decline Worldwide
Death Penalty for Minors
I haven't written on this topic before; discussing the death penalty bothers me. I am not convinced that the death penalty is a substantial deterrent to others. It's a deterrent to the dead person, though. But I do want to rant a bit about the decision from the Supreme Court yesterday who found that the … Continue reading Death Penalty for Minors
C&W Music
There are a lot of reasons why I like listening to C&W. Lyrics often give thanks to God. Lyrics often support our troops and our country. Lyrics often champion doing what's right over what you want. Lyrics express all types of love in a positive way.I can actually hear and understand the lyrics. I can … Continue reading C&W Music
Brian Welch's Testimony
I wrote a few days ago about Brian "Head" Welch, the former guitarist for the vulgar Korn band, quitting in order to devote his life to Christ. Brian says it was the influence of his music on his 6 year old daughter that finally convinced him to quit. I dug around this morning until I … Continue reading Brian Welch's Testimony
Monday Snapdragon
It's a Snapdragon Monday. Part of me has snapped. And the rest of me is draggin'.
Testify
Matthew 12:34: For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. I've been asked to share my testimony at Second Baptist church this weekend. Everybody that comes to Christ has a story about how they finally gave up their stubborn ways and finally listened to what God has been saying to them. I … Continue reading Testify
Anglican Church Splits Over Gays
I'm not surprised. Although gays and lesbians have been successful at convincing the secular world to accept their lifestyle, it's a lot harder to edit the bible to accept your lifestyle. Christians should never allow any sort of unrepentent sinner to lead them. The vast majority of people going to church share conservative values, but … Continue reading Anglican Church Splits Over Gays
Korn Guitarist Finds God
Guitarist Brian Welch, has parted ways with Korn, the band he helped start. Guitarist Brian "Head" Welch, a founding member of Korn, has left the band and has rededicated his life to Christianity, according to the group's management. "Korn has parted ways with guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch, who has chosen Jesus Christ as his savior, … Continue reading Korn Guitarist Finds God
Ideology of Evil
In the Pope's 5th book, "Memory and Identity," Pope John Paul says that homosexual marriages are part of "a new ideology of evil" and called abortion a "legal extermination" and compared it to the Holocaust. Just in case you thought the Pope was taking those issues lightly.
The Somerville Gates
Like the famous Christo's "The Gates" in Central Park, only, um, different. Presenting the Somerville Gates: Update Feb 26, 2005: BOSTON - "The Gates," a public design project in New York's Central Park by artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude, is giant, "saffron colored" and cost $20 million. "The Somerville Gates," by financial adviser Geoff Hargadon, is … Continue reading The Somerville Gates
Blogger Interview
One of the blogs I've just started reading is Amy's Humble Musings, winner of the 2005 Best New Evangelical Blog. I stumbled across it at just the right moment; she's starting a Interview Game as part of a "Blog-a-thon" at Buried Treasure Books to raise money for an Ethiopian orphan named Azanou who needs eye … Continue reading Blogger Interview
Not Interested
At lunch today, I looked for news to blog about about. I found a lot of stuff that doesn't interest me. So I'm going to blog about that. Paris Hilton. Apparently hackers broke into her Blackberry and posted her address book on the web. Somewhere. All the news is gaga over the fact that Paris … Continue reading Not Interested
Baby 81
Remember the "Baby 81" stories from the New York Times the last several weeks? How this baby was the 81st admitted to a Sri Lanka Hospital and 9 separate women all claimed the baby as their own, one mother claimed the baby had been washed out of her arms during the tsunami, and it took … Continue reading Baby 81
Loonatics
Superhero Loonytunes: In the year 2772, Bugs Bunny will be Super Bugs Bunny. Just in case you thought they had run out of ideas on television, you know.
Saving Enterprise
There's a last-ditch effort to save Star Trek: Enterprise. A full page fan-sponsored ad will be appearing February 21st, and a fan rally at Paramount Studios in Hollywood on February 25th. The writing on Enterprise this 4th year is superb; if they had started the series this way, it would still be on the air. … Continue reading Saving Enterprise
Weekend Recap
My brain is not yet in gear this Monday morning, so I'll just recap the weekend. Friday night Diane and I caught "Million Dollar Baby." Highly recommended; although it's a boxing movie, it's not what you expect. Hilary Swank was terrific; she sure can throw a punch. In the race for Oscars, I thought this … Continue reading Weekend Recap
Dale Earnhardt and Chim Chim
This post will be too long, so here's the end of the story first: I bought my brother this t-shirt (click for larger image): OK, now I'll back up to the beginning. A synopsis of random nonsense all munged together for your amusement. 🙂 I still get a lot of visitors here looking for Dale … Continue reading Dale Earnhardt and Chim Chim
Shadowlands
Last night Diane took me to see Shadowlands at the A.D. Players Theater. Diane played the part of the hostess so well - she drove, she opened my car door for me, she bought me a class of wine and treated me to some appetizers. I sort of felt... funny... not doing those things for … Continue reading Shadowlands
Cookie Grinches Aftermath
The cookie grinches still don't get it. I wrote about the problems facing Taylor Ostergaard and Lindsey Jo Zellitti here and how a radio station came to their aid here. According to an Associated Press story, the girls will pick up a check today from Denver radio station KOA to pay their legal costs. Wanda … Continue reading Cookie Grinches Aftermath
Irv is Improving
Thanks for the prayers, everyone! 🙂 I spoke to Irv's daughter this afternoon; they've decreased his sedation, chest x-rays of his heart look good, they've reduced the strength of the ventilation machine so he's partly breathing on his own now. He's still going to be in the hospital a bit longer, but the worst is … Continue reading Irv is Improving
Coming Up Empty
Hmm. Nothing inspires me to blog today. I tossed some ideas at myself but nothing stuck. North Korea says the have nukes and don't want to talk about it. The U.S. says we ought to talk about it. No solutions look good at the moment. Let North Korea keep the nukes? Force them to disarm? … Continue reading Coming Up Empty
Where Oh Where Has My Firefly Gone?
I am not a brownshirt, although it's certainly starting to look like it. After buying the Firefly DVD series last August, I watched an episode with Sean. Well... ok, more than one. After the first episode, he said he could stay for another. And then another. I think we watched 5 in a row before … Continue reading Where Oh Where Has My Firefly Gone?
"Dependent"
"Sand in the Gears" has a good story this morning on faith and illness. It's particularly close to home with Irv still in the hospital after congestive heart failure yesterday morning. Some excerpts: It’s funny – a family has a way of forcing spiritual maturity on those capable of such a transformation, and this maturity … Continue reading "Dependent"
Cookie Girls Must Be Punished!
What is this world coming to if girls think they can bake cookies for their neighbors and get away with it? Have they no shame, performing acts of kindness upon unsuspecting people? Here's an example of the "vandalism" these two girls, Taylor and Lindsey, performed upon their neighbors: The July 31 deliveries consisted of half … Continue reading Cookie Girls Must Be Punished!
Friday!
It's my Friday off, but I'm at work. Something is seriously wrong with me. One of the bosses walked by and made a comment to a co-worker about his blue jeans. "That's not according to the dress code." We're supposed to be business casual, but on Fridays off most of the building is empty. Most … Continue reading Friday!
To Boldly Go… Look, It's Really Gone Now
Star Trek: Enterprise is cancelled. The writing was dramatically improved this year, but it's too late. Viewership started at 13 million a week the first year, but now it's down to 2.9 million. The series was cancelled early enough to write a series finale, scheduled for May 13. I've been watching Star Trek episode with … Continue reading To Boldly Go… Look, It's Really Gone Now
What Do the Democrats Stand For?
OpinionJournal today asks, "What do the Democrats stand for?" Then proceeds to eloquently trash the heart of liberalism and what is stands for. Excellent reading today; while applauding the heart behind liberalism, once you recognize that liberalism has a cost, you next have to ask, "how much cost is too much?" And as soon as … Continue reading What Do the Democrats Stand For?
Be a Millionaire
Let's say you and your family made $75,000 a year. And you never got a raise, but you made $75,000 every year. And let's say you made these assumptions so that it would be easier for me to do the math. And instead of Social Security, you put the money into some sort of cheesy … Continue reading Be a Millionaire
Death Row Syndrome
I don't get it. A man on death row wants to die... and "experts" consider that to be a reason to overturn his death penalty? Because he wants to die? It would only be ok to execute him if he wants to live? Or do you have to prescribe a treatment to make him mentally … Continue reading Death Row Syndrome
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