Category Archives: Culture

Literature, opinions, futurism

Verb or Noun?

Posted on June 21, 2018 by

Some things can be both a verb and a noun (fish, call, ride). But I only know of one thing that must be a verb before it can be a noun: Love Yesterday was World Refugee Day, by the way. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , | 30 Comments

5 Years Ago Today

Posted on June 12, 2018 by

After struggling to stay alive, the original Hostess Brands, originators of the modern mass-produced, pre-packaged treat, gave up the ghost in 2012 (even the preservatives they put in their snacks couldn’t keep them alive). And America mourned the loss of Wonder … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Humor | Tagged , , , , , , , | 29 Comments

50 Years Ago Today

Posted on June 5, 2018 by

Bobby Kennedy was assassinated fifty years ago today. Much more has been written about the death of his older brother John F. Kennedy. But the death of Bobby, our once-and-future president, had even more impact on my generation than JFK’s. … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Memoir | Tagged , , , , , , , | 25 Comments

Courage Demands Gratitude

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

Dear Americans, while we enjoy our Memorial Day, may we not fail to remember those whose sacrifices paid for it. Those soldiers, firefighters, police officers and others whose sacrifices have secured the lives and freedoms of Americans and non-Americans alike. … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Desensitized?

Posted on May 26, 2018 by

“Only ten?” A week ago, ten people, mostly teenagers, were murdered at a high school in southeastern Texas, and as many more were injured. And no one was surprised. In fact, many thought, “Only ten?” I confess, I did. What’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , | 30 Comments

To Fly!

Posted on May 22, 2018 by

“Once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return.” ~Leonardo da Vinci “It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Mitchellaneous, Quips and Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , | 10 Comments

The Invisible War

Posted on May 21, 2018 by

I had a friend whose left leg was an inch shorter than his right. For years he tried to hide his limp and, as a result, developed chronic tendonitis and stalactic bone spurs. He finally had “weird shoes” made (his … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, For Pastors and Teachers | Tagged , , , , , , , | 33 Comments