Category Archives: Random Thoughts

Philosophers’ World Cup

I had never seen this before, but it cracks me up.

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Awesome photo

Mt. Redoubt, a volcano in Alaska, has been rumbling quite a bit recently. I thought these two pictures were very cool.  

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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