Monthly Archives: August 2005

The Hot Water Bottle

This story was written by a doctor who worked in South Africa… One night I had worked hard to help a mother in the labor  ward; but in spite of all we could do, she died leaving us with a  … Continue reading

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Cindy Sheehan’s face on baseball

An eBay entrepreneur is now hawking a baseball on which he claims the face of Cindy Sheehan has magically appeared. It looks just like her.  Shockingly, it looks just like most of her handlers also.  This is a miracle. Complete … Continue reading

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NWA says ‘normal’; union says no way

The mechanics strike is on at Northwest airlines, and being from the Minneapolis St. Paul area this is a big deal. Link: NWA says ‘normal’; union says no way. My neighbor is a very senior mechanic and officer in the … Continue reading

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Hillary is under the gun!

Hillary is under the gun from one of her own.  She does not need us to attack her.  The hihenas from within will come and eat her alive.  Link: WorldNetDaily: Fraud lawsuit targets Hillary. As Hillary Clinton positions herself for … Continue reading

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Small Opportunities

Success rarely comes from making just a few big efforts. Success almost always is the result of small efforts multiplied again and again. Small, simple acts can reliably lead to big, magnificent achievements. It’s just a matter of putting enough … Continue reading

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monarch butterfly

We were able to get away this past weekend and do a little camping with some good friends.  We were with three other families from church, they are all part of our small group. We had great fun.  We canoed … Continue reading

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basil’s blog: Lunch Special

Basil has a blog round up that I found to be pretty interesting and maybe worth your read.  He has an interesting view of life Link: basil’s blog: Lunch: 8/19/2005.

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What are Iraqis saying?

Sometimes you need to go directly to the source to the the facts of a situation.  Peter "one the spot" Glover has done that for us. He has been tracking what real Iraqis are saying about their situation. Link: Wiresfromthebunker. … Continue reading

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Northern ‘burbs blog: Marriage Myths

Northern ‘burbs blog is doing a great series on marriage.  Todays episode is on the myths of marriage. Link: Northern ‘burbs blog. Marriage: The Myths There are a number of myths about marriage vis a vis the Bible that I … Continue reading

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Happy are They

By Brother Roger of Taizé One of the first things Christ says in the Gospel is this: "Happy the simple-hearted!" Yes, happy those who head towards simplicity, simplicity of heart and simplicity of life. A simple heart attempts to live … Continue reading

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Founder of Taize dies.

When I was in choir in college at the University of St Thomas St Paul MN, we sang many types of choral music.  But one type or style that touched me deeply was the music of Taize.  At the time … Continue reading

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Editor Explains Reasons for ‘Intelligent Design’ Article

About a year ago Evolutionary biologist Richard Sternberg decided to publish a paper making the case for "intelligent design."  Almost immediately he came under severe attack. Sternberg responded… "They were saying I accepted money under the table, that I was … Continue reading

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More: National Black Republican Association

NBRA Has Successful Inaugural Conference Washington, D.C. -August 18, 2005 – The National Black Republican Association held its inaugural planning meeting and press announcement Monday, August 15th. Interim board members, along with grassroots activists representing many states, discussed strategy and … Continue reading

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Beyond the Shadow Lands: Book Review

    *disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publishers through Mind and Media in exchange for my services as a reviewer. Wayne Martindale has a passion for the works of C.S Lewis like some people … Continue reading

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Backlash! War moms attack Cindy Sheehan

Cindy Sheehan is not the only mom morning the loss of a loved one in war, but others are doing it in a way that truly honors the legacy of their loved ones.  Here is a fantastic example.  Now tell … Continue reading

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The Cushioned Life

by Friedrich Wilhelm Foerster Our technological civilization has cushioned life on all sides, yet more than ever before, people helplessly succumb to the blows of life. This is very simply because a merely technological culture cannot give any help in … Continue reading

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BBC and Intelligent Design

The BBC joins the debate on Intelligent Design – by cranking up publisher, author, editor Harold Evans to do its dirty work, with all the classic elements of secular liberal ‘non-engagement’ and characterization that conservatives might expect. Go here for … Continue reading

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Runnin’ with the govna’

The Eagan MN High School cross-country team started regular practices for the fall season this past Monday.  Yes I know not to many of you will get to excited about that but there is some exciting news.  On Tuesday morning … Continue reading

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Connect the dots for 9-11

As more information becomes available about 9-11 and we are able to start to connect more and more of the dots, maybe we can now tell if we have a smoking gun. Link: WorldNetDaily: The 9-11 smoking gun.

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Harold the Historians Photos

As luck would have it, I am not the only photographer around here (Tongue firmly in place in cheek).  It turns out our friend Harold the Historian is quite the photographer in his own right.  He has given me permission … Continue reading

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I was out shooting

I was out shooting some photographs this past weekend.  Take a look and let me know what you think. You can find the whole batch here… I think I might be getting the knack of this photography thing a little … Continue reading

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The Great Raid

I was in the mood for a movie that would not offend my sensibilities.  Something that would uplift me and that I could recommend to my children (at least my older ones).  I found that movie in The Great Raid. … Continue reading

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Face of Jesus on pierogi

Jesus has been found again!  And on a pierogi to boot!  This is just too funny.  What will we find next? Link: eBay: face of Jesus on pierogi . Thanks for the heads up to Julie at Happy Catholic.

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U.S. Supreme Court Action

The U.S. Supreme Court has taken away your Fifth Amendment Rights and paved the way for your property to be seized! I have just signed a national petition demanding the court restore my Fifth Amendment Rights, and am urging you … Continue reading

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Revolt of Privilege, Muslim Style

Here is a must read article by David Ignatius. Link: Revolt of Privilege, Muslim Style.

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