“Yeah we all shine on, like the moon, and the stars, and the sun.” — John Lennon (9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) Thirty-four years ago today, I remember walking into the co-op where I was living in college,…
Shine On
Category: General
Cyber Monday. Not much is really sacred.
I’m on the Answers in Genesis mailing list. You might think I’m just a glutton for punishment, but it’s actually rather fascinating. About once per week, I’m able to glean a little greater insight into the mindset of Ken Ham (founder and…
Going to Work for CNN
I have long been critical of CNN for becoming a “news show” network rather than a news network, which is why it comes as a surprise, even to me, that at the end of this month, I will be taking…
Remembering
For some reason, I remember a lot of dates and times. Not necessarily of upcoming events, but rather, of past events that, for whatever reason, just seem to stick in my mind. January 2, 2009, shortly after 3 AM is…
Black Friday at Walmart–Commercialization of Everything
Black Friday scenes like this make it hard not to worry about our society. Well, sure, they’re willing to sacrifice a chunk of their holiday time, and most of their self respect, but they did get that thing that’s not…
JFK, Mom, John-John, and Astro Boy, Fifty Years Ago
Perhaps my earliest vivid childhood memory took place fifty years ago today. I was four and a half years old (back then, the “half” still seemed significant), standing next to my mother in the family room of our home in…
Zimmerman Prediction Proves Correct
Well, that didn’t take long at all. Just over two months ago, I offered my George Zimmerman Prediction: Within the next five years, George Zimmerman will be arrested (or otherwise detained by authorities) again for actions that involve a firearm. Guess…
My George Zimmerman Prediction
Well, George Zimmerman is back in the news, today, and I feel a George Zimmerman prediction comin’ on. Today, Zimmerman’s estranged wife called 911, saying she and her father were being threatened by Zimmerman who “continually has his hand on his…
Mt. Rainier Summit Climb—18 Years Ago Today
I just noticed today is the 18th anniversary of my Mt. Rainier summit climb. Though I’ve been back many times to hike the Wonderland Trail (and other wonderful trails around my favorite mountain), August 5, 1995 is the only time…
Real. Annoying. Meme.
Remember back in 1998 when Wrangler started running it’s Real. Comfortable. Jeans. commercials? Maybe not. But what about just a few years ago, when Brett Favre started pitching Wrangler using the same tag line? Well, it seems a lot of…