Today I see we are debating the justness of asking a young man to pull his pants up so as to cover his rear and his crotch while riding on a public aircraft. This is deemed by some to be reactionary and even racist. This on the heels of the great Weiner controversy wherein we … Continue reading Pull up your pants!
I don’t want to ride the bus
It struck me odd this morning to hear an ad on the radio encouraging me to call my congressperson (if I had one) in order to influence her vote on financing for public transportation. It sounded so reasonable! I mean we all have to get to work and to the store and to the movies, and gas prices … Continue reading I don’t want to ride the bus
Nothin’ to See Here
I'm thinking if someone asks me, "Is that a picture of you in your underwear posted on Twitter?" I will be able to answer without hesitation. I am very sure that no such picture exists. The current uproar over the good Congressperson and his exposed skivvies is a good object lesson. Especially in the techno-age in which we live, it is … Continue reading Nothin’ to See Here
Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Thursday, May 27, 2011 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Thanks for the memories, me and tobie. I consider myself very privileged to have lived my life in the 235 year hole in history marked by the United States of America. The era from the end of the Second World War until 2001 … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Willing to help
I read that Medicare and Social Security are going bankrupt and the pols who invented it can't figger out what to do about it. (Frankenstein comes to mind) I am 62. In just 3 years I will be at the show-me-the-money threshold of 65. A little break on health insurance would be nice, since I … Continue reading Willing to help
Back in the Fray
I have been remiss in writing on this blog for a good while. Every time I start, I back off. This particular page is supposed to be just me and my thoughts, but i realize that in my job, there are those who will be disturbed by some of my comments. Therefore, I have been silent. Nearly every day I am … Continue reading Back in the Fray
Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Hell? Yes, me and tobie. The other night I watched a news program that had advertised an interview about the demise of Hell. It seems that a new book by some Evangelical Superstar has created a bit of a hubbub, and the Catholic … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Thursday, April 28, 2011 Building People of Substance for Works of Power You are not alone, me and tobie. Every now and then I try to get away for a day or two just to pray and wait on God. On my most recent excursion I was fasting and praying. I spent hours in the … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Friday, April 22, 2011 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Christ is risen, me and tobie! Most of us are celebrating the resurrection every day, but it doesn’t hurt to take an opportunity to just bask in the wonder of what Jesus has done. It provides us with a great chance to talk … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Friday, April 1, 2011 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Praying friendship for you, me and tobie. April 1st was a Monday in 1991. I remember because 20 years ago today my good friend, Larry Dunning died in a car crash a few miles from our home in upstate New York. Larry was … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart
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