This morning, during the midst of jury duty discussion, I mentioned at work that I’d not have a problem with a law banning alcoholic drinks. Others in the conversation were a mix of Believers and non-Believers. After the converstaion ended (shortly after my mostly tongue-in-cheek comment), I was accused of legalism and “not doing the …
I just refrained from making a joke because it was too obscure. Progress, right, hon? 🙂
I just had to reboot my computer to rename a directory. Even after closing every application, Windows was still telling me that access was denied. How messed up is that?
I thought I might write an entry about how Ann Coulter is right — maybe caustic and a tad bit over the top, but right nonetheless. However, these two gentleman do a fine job of it, so I’ll just link to them and say, “Yeah, and stuff!” Coulter’s Critics Have Proved Her Point by Mark …
Everyone knows that one of the most important things a software project is a good name, but coming up with a good name is not easy. To help with the process, we apply what my boss, Mitch, refers to as the front porch test, which is actually a rule of thumb from the pet world. …
As some of you who read this are probably aware, Angela and I bought a minivan last month. That means, of course, the my transition from coolness (weak as it was) to “boring” old man is now complete, and I don’t mind it a bit. I love driving that thing. At any rate, I went …
In all genres of music, there are some really inane lyrics. Derek Webb, regarded by some as the poster child for insightful lyrics, recently released a song called “My Enemies Are Men Like Me.” While I like the overall statement of the song, I think, the line below aggravates me beyond description: peace by way …
One of the most common position pro-life positions is opposition to all abortions, except in the case of rape and incest (tangent: a good friend of mine doesn’t add “and incest,” as incest is technically rape). The reasons for this exception are plenty, I’m sure, but my hunch is that is a nod to the …
Of the simple things, there are few things in life nicer than ice cold tea. Likewise, of those simple things, there are few things in life worse than hefting a nice glass of ice cold tea to your lips, tipping the cup, then, as that sweet brewed nectar flows gently into your mouth, you notice …
You have to read this article. Well, I guess you don’t have to, but it you’re a Christian who is bothered by the garbage on television, you have to read this article. 🙂