Category Archives: Culture

Books, current events, music, starts, etc.

Flat Earth

I’m hesitant to write these things out loud. I wonder if the scientists who first postulated and later confirmed that the earth is round were hesitant in a similar fashion. I’d like to think they were bold all the time, … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Temptation

This morning I stood in my room and faced the seemingly simply decision of whether of not to open up my laptop or sit down with my Bible… I was feeling lustful since the time I awoke and knew no … Continue reading

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Smoothies, Favorites, Fitness

I should start logging the time I waste while drinking a smoothie and randomly perusing the web. Tonight I just happened to decide blogging while drinking a smoothie sounded reasonable. Here I am. Two years ago I wouldn’t touch a … Continue reading

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Government: Week Seven Vocabulary: Creative Story

Here is something I had to make up to show understanding of some vocab words in government class. In the Scopes trial, where John Scopes’ teaching of Darwinian theory was questioned, the court with jurisdiction over the case submitted a … Continue reading

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George Carlin – Some Favorite Quotes

I stumbled upon this guy this morning online, and he has some great sayings: “If a movie is described as a romantic comedy, you can usually find me next door playing pinball.” …Agreed. “By and large, language is a tool … Continue reading

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Pilgrimage Pictures

Hello all! I’m back from England (as of last Tuesday) but have been very busy with marching band marathons, church stuff, etc and haven’t felt much like posting anything. I’m sort of written out at this point…I wrote 13 pages … Continue reading

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Housesitting once more; etc

I am house sitting again..for the same family friends as a couple weeks ago. I started yesterday, and end on Monday night. This morning I got up at 6.30am, had breakfast, drove home, and rode my bike back to this … Continue reading

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Woot.com; House sitting #3

My buddy Cole, as usual, has shown me to a really cool website – woot.com. They offer one really good deal on a technology related product each day. Like really good deal. For example, as I sit here comparing yesterday’s … Continue reading

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Pachelbel’s Cannon Rant

Here is a really funny comedian ranting about Pachelbel’s Cannon. By the way – I learned how to drive a stick shift today. My brother needed my car and it’s better gas mileage for a long trip over the weekend, … Continue reading

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Almost London Car Bombing; House-sit Continues

In case you haven’t heard: A car bomb planted in central London would have caused “carnage” if it had exploded, police say. A controlled explosion was carried out on the car, packed with 60 litres of petrol, gas cylinders and … Continue reading

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