Too Big to Fail?
A few months back there was a lot of talk about a bank or other company being “too big to fail.” Along with that talk is a lot of concern about “big government”. Personally, I…
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The Willis Family
When D’Aun and I were seniors at Westmont College we signed up for a 2-week program called Sierra Treks. This program had us in the Sierra Mountains learning to cross-country ski, rappel off mountains, navigate…
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Church Fatigue
Okay, so I’m in a grumpy mood and need to be curmudgeon for a bit. Sorry, but this entry focuses on a pet peeve of mine. It came to mind when I had an interesting…
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Ancient Nation Building
Ever been to a failed state? I’ve been to a couple and have friends in several others. These places aren’t a lot of fun. Failed states are broadly defined as places where the government has…
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Just Plain Silly….but a lot of fun
Now here’s a crazy idea: Heaven is going to be a customized place for each individual. God would become bored designing just one idyllic place and soon ache to find new ways to express creativity. …
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The Bachelorette
Okay, so The Bachelorette is not a TV show most people would think I watch. I’m a 50-year old bald guy who has zero tolerance for crappy drama on reality television. But I will watch…
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Comprehending Heaven and Pizza Deliveries
Warning to the reader. If you are young and idealistic, please do not take this too seriously. Do not lose your vision for the future or your joyous desire to create a better world. We…
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James O'Donnell quote
“…. great capitals and bustling cities are all well and good, but the constructive and creative energies of humankind are often best seen among the mixtures and minglings of peoples at the margins of nations…