Category Archives: culture

Hi-larious

My friend Jennifer sent me this story, which may just be about me. (lark news is like the onion for evangelicals, and it’s worth checking out.)

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More Thoughts on ’08

I missed the Dems, but did hear some choice bits on NPR. A reader on Andrew Sullivan’s blog wonders why the media is going through the dog-and-pony show of having every single candidate up there, but really only focusing on … Continue reading

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My Thoughts Towards ’08

McCain: Depends on his running mate ’cause he’s looking a lot more frail than in 2000. Paul: I love to listen to this guy. He may very well be an example of ‘book smarts’ vs. ‘street wise’ that my Dad … Continue reading

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Have you met Betty?

Betty Butterfield?  You ought, yes, you should.

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Take that, Michael Moore.

Michael Moore challenges Fred Thompson to a health care debate (ht: drudge). Fred Thompson replies (ht:pb). In a year when none of the candidates are exciting me, I could really like this guy.

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Weekend Roundup and BYOB Redux

We traveled north this weekend for a lovely wedding and a short visit with the clan.  It’s always wonderful to spend time with my family, and I got a bit of relaxation in (tooling around in the convertible, pedicure, etc.)  … Continue reading

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Bring Your Own Bags

Every year, 500 billion to a TRILLION plastic bags are consumed worldwide.  You know, those plastic bags they give you for “free” when you go to the grocery or big box store.  Like diamonds, plastics are forever.  They don’t biodegrade.  … Continue reading

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It’s Easy Being Green

I am going to start a series of posts on “being green” — small things we’re doing to be good stewards of the planet.  I think Kermit was wrong on this one (unusual, since Muppets are so trustworthy!)

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True Womanhood

I’m very pleased to announce that the crew from “Got Me a College Girl” has broadened the focus and become True Womanhood in the New Millenium Come check it out!

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Yahoo!s Bible Study Page

Yahoo! recently updated the My Yahoo! personalized homepage. It is now more AJAX-y and looks more web2.0 than their previous web1.0 browser. On the interesting additions is the ability to share your pages (e.g., like netvibes) and it also offers … Continue reading

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Divestment

Have some money invested? Want to make a difference in Darfur? Consider divestment. http://www.sudandivestment.org/home.asp

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Loving Your City for Christ

What a beautiful article. If you don’t subscribe to Comment, you really ought to. And be sure to tell your friends how to sign up or else you’ll find all your issues ‘missing’. 50 Things I love about life in … Continue reading

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