Monthly Archives: July 2008

REVIEW – "The Dark Knight"

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Rick

I admit I was biased going into the film having looked forward to it greatly. Even so… I was astounded. “The Dark Knight” deserves perhaps the attention it is receiving lately in the media. It is phenomenal. Many of us … Continue reading →

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Indentured servitude right here in America

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Rick

I had a most remarkable experience last night. For weeks I have heard on occasion news reports about foreigners being brought to the United States with promises of good paying jobs – the sponsoring “agency” providing safe housing and so … Continue reading →

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A radical proposal concerning the alphabet

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Rick

During out time in Upstate New York visiting my mom and extended family I had an idea not unrelated to ideas I have had concerning how we count in English. Consider that every letter in the English alphabet is spoken … Continue reading →

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"In a different reality I could have called you friend"

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Rick

One of the things that has struck me the last several weeks is how many people out there in the blogosphere are (drum roll please) a lot like me. I do not want to dwell too much on this but … Continue reading →

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Confusing disagreement with ignorance and antipathy (or) Pentheus rages some more

Posted on July 12, 2008 by Rick

I suspect many conservative/orthodox Anglicans are grateful to God that Katharine Jefferts-Schori was elected Presiding Bishop. The Chuch of England not only has voted to allow women bishops (that was a foregone conclusion) but much more significantly showed a complete … Continue reading →

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Confusing disagreement with disobedience

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Rick

I assume – with excellent cause – that Prof Malcolm Yarnell at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is vastly more intelligent than I am. Probably a more holy faithful and committed Christian. Certainly – this is not an opinion – better … Continue reading →

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Out of town, state, and range

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Rick

Hey Rick! Why no new posts all week? I am in Upstate New York visiting my mom for several days. I forget sometimes and must rediscover just how amazingly rural it is up here. Internet access is difficult and sporadic … Continue reading →

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Presiding Bishop responds to Gafcon (or) Pentheus rages

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Rick

I can quote the whole thing because it is amazingly short: Much of the Anglican world must be lamenting the latest emission from GAFCON.  Anglicanism has always been broader than some find comfortable. This statement does not represent the end … Continue reading →

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How to cope better with air travel

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Rick

Several months ago a friend whose work requires him to fly overseas regularly and logs hundreds(?) of thousands of miles offered this in response to my post about how much I am beginning to hate air travel. Tomorrow morning at … Continue reading →

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