tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50725182024-03-12T19:42:24.999-07:00Deluded WineAs a Christian, I am born of the Water and the Blood of Christ; diluted wine. But I struggle and fall, succeed and fail. I forget who I am. I become deluded wine.Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.comBlogger411125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-8819863082477614202009-01-22T09:42:00.000-08:002009-01-22T09:43:45.997-08:00A Dream of MarsIn 2008, thousands of people fell in love with a robot, far from its home, out in the cold of space. No, not Wall-E: the Mars Explorer, nicknamed “Phoenix.” Aside from its obvious purposes of space exploration and study, the Mars Explorer was also a new step for NASA when it became one of the most followed accounts on Twitter. In early November, the Explorer ceased communicating Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-14767992288071973832008-12-31T08:34:00.000-08:002008-12-31T08:36:53.048-08:00It's time again for my traditional New Year's blog post. I heard this song sung at a New Year's service at church years ago; the pastor read the names of all those who had passed away during the year. A woman then got up, and sang this song to the tune of Auld Lang Syne:It singeth low in every heartWe hear it each and allA song of those who answer notHowever we may call. They throng the silence Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-4532379059765988322008-11-04T11:40:00.001-08:002008-11-04T11:40:41.765-08:00An open letter from a young conservative:I am proud to call myself a conservative. Even when my views have made me unpopular among others my age, I am proud to have stood for my beliefs. But at the moment, I am very angry and almost ashamed to identify with conservatives. Why? Because the other conservatives that I see are acting like spoiled children. Every time one of your fellow conservatives Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-20443504726462874672008-10-30T12:11:00.000-07:002008-10-30T12:12:54.028-07:00In honor of the Mars Phoenix, now shutting down in the Martian winter. www.twitter.com/marsphoenix.The frigid wind whipped the icy sand against her helmet as she rounded the small rock outcropping. She staggered for a moment before regaining her balance and pushed forward. Her communicator crackled. “Eagle1, you ok out there?”She activated the transmitter, and responded.“Everything’s fine out Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-40751309009665608312008-09-22T08:16:00.001-07:002008-09-22T08:16:56.998-07:00 I could survive for 54 seconds chained to a bunk bed with a velociraptor Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-40423617777372564912008-09-14T17:00:00.000-07:002008-09-14T17:01:01.808-07:00very funny vid! The news media does remind me of hyenas, these days...Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-641371755432432662008-09-04T08:21:00.000-07:002008-09-04T08:43:34.189-07:00Palin: Do NOT mess with the Barracuda!http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l242/Joitheartist/Political/libertybelle.jpgAgain, I don't normally do politics on my blog. But after Sarah Palin's fantastic speech last night, I want to put out a few words. Mostly in response to this bit of silliness: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/09/04/biden-on-palin-whoa/Most notably, to this paragraph: “It wasJoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-22954453950116492972008-08-12T13:18:00.000-07:002008-08-12T13:19:45.351-07:00Absolutely fabulous program on Media Lizzy’s show today. You can check out the podcast here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stations/HeadingRight/MediaLizzy/2008/08/12/The-Political-Affair-and-Election-CultureI am proud of my country, and I love America. Neither popular sentiments nowadays. It’s much “cooler” to be snarky, sarcastic, and critical. And God knows, America has her faults. But America Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-90143826713782405012008-08-07T09:54:00.001-07:002008-08-07T09:54:49.273-07:00Most people who read this blog know that while I’m interested in politics and have definite stances on many issues, I don’t really follow things that closely. While I vote Republican, I’m not that thrilled with either party.But anyone who’s looked at this blog in the past week knows that I’ve become involved with the #DontGo Movement, www.dontgomovement.com and http://dontgo.us.In the past week, Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-47509951157318321632008-08-05T09:23:00.000-07:002008-08-05T09:25:30.270-07:00Open letter to my representative.To the Hon. Gary G. Miller, 42nd District.Dear Sir;I am writing to state my extreme frustration with the House; it is unconscionable to leave on a paid vacation after blocking debate about the American energy crisis. While our representives are writing off their gas expenses, the people are paying out the nose, cancelling vacations, etc.Some members of the House Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-26327486717797335852008-08-04T14:59:00.000-07:002008-08-04T15:18:31.023-07:00In case you haven't heard, many of the House Republicans have given up their paid vacations to work towards a solution for the current energy crisis. The House Democrats left the House, turned off the lights and the mikes, and left town rather than even allow the issues up for debate.Speaker Pelosi has actually refused to even allow this topic to come up for debate. http://abcnews.go.com/video/Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-86757960069855512792008-07-24T21:22:00.000-07:002008-07-24T21:39:26.941-07:00These are just some thoughts, in response to current affairs within the Anglican Communion, the Catholic blogs I've been reading, and the service of prayer for the Anglican Communion recently held in many Anglican churches around the world (the sermon National Apostasy was preached during this service at my church--this astoundingly timely and relevant message can be found here: http://Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-1753068642743553532008-07-11T21:40:00.000-07:002008-07-11T21:41:13.810-07:00Cool looking contest here: http://www.youtube.com/funnelproductionsMight be worth looking into!Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-77502192760934035172008-06-04T21:00:00.000-07:002008-06-04T21:01:02.412-07:00OnePlusYou Quizzes and WidgetsJoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-71275246715690885602008-05-22T10:24:00.001-07:002008-05-22T10:24:47.765-07:00more graph humor and song chart memesJoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-34490960329588856332008-05-22T10:23:00.000-07:002008-05-22T10:24:14.511-07:00more graph humor and song chart memesOh, this site is fun...http://graphjam.comJoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-7088791831097276012008-03-11T10:19:00.001-07:002008-03-11T10:19:48.465-07:00*drools*It CAME. My 3-cd set of a dramatic reading of Beowulf. UNabridged. In the original Old English. *DROOOOOOOOL* P.S. Hey, would anybody out there be up for a Beowulf party? We could get English translations and follow along with the cd! How cool would that be???Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-23449427468650608922008-02-29T11:27:00.000-08:002008-02-29T11:28:26.435-08:00New blog!Ok, trying the whole Classical Ed blog thing again. www.classicalbookworm.blogspot.com Come and comment! Join the blog! Throw tomatoes at it, or something!Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-21125156824033866082008-02-28T14:23:00.000-08:002008-02-28T14:24:16.837-08:00Worth reading it all This article is long, but it is really worthwhile to read the whole thing. trust me. Part 1 is here: http://www.ejectejecteject.com/archives/000172.html Part 2 is linked at the end of part 1, or here: http://www.ejectejecteject.com/archives/000171.htmlJoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-14403722648363002962008-02-27T11:44:00.000-08:002008-02-27T11:45:05.397-08:00You Are a CommaYou are open minded and extremely optimistic.You enjoy almost all facets of life. You can find the good in almost anything.You keep yourself busy with tons of friends, activities, and interests.You find it hard to turn down an opportunity, even if you are pressed for time.Your friends find you fascinating, charming, and easy to talk to.(But with so many competing interests, you Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-7132446449359085162008-02-20T09:42:00.000-08:002008-02-20T09:43:09.393-08:00Whoahttp://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,331313,00.html This story should creep out anyone who's read The Mountains of Madness, by Lovecraft. Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-34916626546324262902008-02-19T15:42:00.001-08:002008-02-19T15:51:06.309-08:00The Origin of the HumorI was just thinking lately about how senses of humor develop. I don't remember much about my sense of humor as a child, but I'm fairly sure it was based on very bad puns (thanks, Dad!) and very dry elephant jokes (thanks, mom!). I also enjoyed parodies and verbal sparring, but am not so skilled in those fine arts. I hardly ever understood the humor of my peers: I still Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-86295352375908288292008-02-19T09:35:00.001-08:002008-02-19T09:35:53.000-08:00Castro RetiresOf all the commentary I've seen this morning on the announcement, I think (no surprise) that John C. Wright says it best. http://johncwright.livejournal.com/2008/02/19/ Sic semper tyrannis. Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-8321832172126492382008-02-07T16:42:00.001-08:002008-02-07T16:42:34.503-08:00More about MittI've been reading the headlines here from work (shh, don't tell!) and thinking. For anyone who missed it, here's the text of Romney's speech to CPAC: http://www.mittromney.com/News/Press-Releases/CPAC_Address I can't help but wonder if part of Romney's problem in campaigning was that he was too much of a gentleman. He wouldn't stoop to smears like McCain and Huckabee did (Hey, I Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072518.post-6734829375280283422008-02-07T10:35:00.000-08:002008-02-07T10:38:48.296-08:00DRATRomney is suspending his campaign. SIGH. But I think he's probably doing the right thing, since the conservatives continued to split their votes between Huckabee and romney on Super Tuesday. Maybe next time....Romney for 2012? Sounds good to me! I'm keeping the Romney banner on my blog until I know for sure who the GOP nominee is. Joihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757013732505715189noreply@blogger.com0