Category Archives: Random Thoughts
Philosophers’ World Cup
I had never seen this before, but it cracks me up.
Awesome photo
Mt. Redoubt, a volcano in Alaska, has been rumbling quite a bit recently. I thought these two pictures were very cool.
Just a word now
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a comical gaffe while arguing for the stimulus/spending/pork bill currently on its way through Congress. She claimed that 500 million Americans would lose their jobs every month until this bill passed (or something like … Continue reading
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants: A Review
Mel and I watched The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants this week. This review is not intended as either an endorsement or a condemnation of the movie. I want to address two somewhat related ideas that the movie suggested to … Continue reading
Thanksgiving
Andrew and I were able to go to Greenville for Thanksgiving. We were busy most of the time. Here’s a recap of our trip. Tuesday: We headed south when Andrew was finished with work at 4pm Wednesday: Andrew went to … Continue reading
Does conservatism need religion?
Kathleen Parker has made herself plenty of enemies on the right during this election cycle. I suspect her column this week isn’t likely to reduce their numbers. Here’s my question, and the premise of her argument: Does conservatism need religion? … Continue reading
I love this comic strip
This comic strip is often very funny. It’s like a snarky version of Calvin and Hobbes — another favorite. But occasionally the artist comes draws what amounts to a political cartoon. This one cracks me up. Click the picture to … Continue reading
Good things (and bad) about Obama’s win
There are a couple of things about Senator Obama’s win that make me happy — or at least optimistic. 1. Race was an issue in the campaign. As much as people try to say otherwise, it mattered. I am genuinely … Continue reading
America’s Sins and Salvation
The recent political season, coupled with current economic instability, has revealed that Americans have lost any pretense of righteousness. Over at least the last two generations, and particularly the last two decades, America has enjoyed, yea championed, the vices of … Continue reading