Monthly Archives: June 2012

summer thoughts

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

1. I was making small talk with the fellow behind me as we waited for the service to start at the prison on Sunday. I mentioned that I like the taste of strawberries. He replied, “I like the taste of … Continue reading →

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viral marketing

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

I do not condone this transparent attempt to promote my book and blog. The blurriness of the first word makes me think the artist was drunk, but you probably guessed that already.

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parole

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

The Grand Rapids Press has a front page story today about Saulo Montalvo, a 32 year old serving life in prison for being a 16 year old getaway driver for a robbery that ended in murder. Yesterday’s Supreme Court decision that … Continue reading →

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congratulations

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

I would like to congratulate Northeast Ohio for raising a young man in a single parent home, surrounding him with devoted mentors and father figures, and cheering him on to become a world champion, the best basketball player on the … Continue reading →

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untethered

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Nick Wallenda’s tightrope walk across Niagara Falls is an important illustration of faith, but not how you’d think. I caught the last few minutes of his historic walk on Friday night, and I wondered what was rolling behind him on … Continue reading →

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hate crimes

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

I just read this disturbing article in CT about a wedding photographer who was successfully sued in New Mexico for refusing on religious grounds to photograph a lesbian wedding. The worm is turning exceedingly fast, and it’s worth asking who … Continue reading →

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cursed

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

Disclaimer:  I actually do not care who wins or loses any athletic contest, except for that time when Rocky beat the Russian boxer and gave that postgame speech which brought our two countries together and ended the Cold War. I … Continue reading →

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