Posted in Personal on Aug 29th, 2009 No Comments »
This morning, I was an unwitting accomplice to an engagement. I drove the couple to Lake Oolenoy at Table Rock State Park, thinking that the trip was just a chance for them to try out my kayaks.
After my turn to take a kayak out for a paddle, I returned to the dock to find [...]
Posted in Personal on Jan 1st, 2009 No Comments »
On Monday, Holly and I went skiing for the first time in our lives. We went to the Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley, NC.
There are three parts to this video: my skiing, a random skiier’s crashing right behind Holly, and my filming Holly while I was skiing.
Although I did not get to film it, [...]
Posted in Personal on Dec 15th, 2008 7 Comments »
Sympathizers of the shoe thrower are demanding that he be released on the grounds of freedom of expression.
What kind of freedom of expression would this Iraqi have had under Saddam Hussein? He would have been hanged by now for such an act.
Rather than resorting to physical assault, Muntadar al-Zeidi, you can thank George W. [...]
Posted in Personal on Dec 12th, 2008 No Comments »
Americans spend amazing amounts of time and money to learn about actors, athletes, and musicians. We see them in the news all the time. They become heroes for America’s youth.
It was refreshing for me this morning, however, to read about ten Special Forces soldiers, who are true heroes. Having fought a seven-hour [...]
Posted in Personal on Nov 11th, 2008 1 Comment »
A few conservative bloggers have helped to shape my perspective on the election of a President that I did not vote for. Below each title is an excerpt from that blog post.
Bob Bixby, Pastor of Morningside Baptist Church (Rockford, IL)
“Why I Am Rejoicing with the Obama Supporters”
I did not vote for Obama. I am [...]
Posted in Personal on Nov 4th, 2008 No Comments »
Voting is a privilege.
But it can lead to other privileges.
Right now, I’m enjoying my free cup of coffee. The Starbucks intersection of East North Street and Pleasantburg had only two other drive-through cars in front of me.
Praying for the election, voting, and drinking free coffee make for a good start to election day.
Posted in Personal on Nov 2nd, 2008 No Comments »
You and I have seen athletes so desperate for victory that they start playing unfairly. The same thing happens in politics, and not just among politicians. Voters can be worse.
I’m planning to vote for McCain/Palin. But I have been disappointed by the tactics that many conservatives have used against the opposing ticket.
I [...]
Posted in Personal on Aug 30th, 2008 No Comments »
This morning, I met with a group of friends to discuss a book that we read. This meeting was planned a month in advance, and we’ll meet next month to talk about another read. At the start of the meeting, we decided what book we’ll read for the following month and devoted the [...]
