Monthly Archives: November 2008

ANNOUNCEMENT – Comments and Spam

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Rick

Well. Imagine my joy when I discovered that I had about 65+ comments/trackbacks that were all advertisements for Viagra or Tramadol. Took me about 15 minutes to repair the damage. So I have made a few changes. I still allow … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – "Quantum of Solace"

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Rick

When we were in New York visiting my mom we went to see a movie with my brother and his family. It was the first time he had seen the preview for the next (now) Bond film. When he saw … Continue reading →

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Art to experience in Minneapolis – my sister Cathy Wright

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Rick

Yeah like anyone in the Twin Cities reads this. But I need to do a better job of bragging on all the brilliance in my family such as my sister Cathy Wright. Studied dance at the University of Utah (no … Continue reading →

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Camille Paglia – An intelligent liberal crying out in the wilderness

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Rick

I can handle people who hold different views from me – when it is apparent they know what they think and why and can engage rather than ignore facts. What I found troubling about the presidential election season was not … Continue reading →

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How to kill a sick economy

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Rick

A gentleman who lives north of Baton Rouge clearly understands chemistry better than he understands political and economic reality: I anxiously await the passage of the Employee Free Choice Act, which will give workers a great deal of power to … Continue reading →

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Waxing positive for the President-elect (and others newly elected)

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Rick

Called my brother last night not so much to discuss politics as to share with him the unusual and interesting fact that University Baptist Church has been playing host lately to a movie production crew. They are filming “Burning Palms” … Continue reading →

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SERMON – "We are our message but our message is not us" (1 Thessalonians 2)

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Rick

Richard M. Wright “We are our message but our message is not us” 1 Thessalonians 2 Church of the Nations November 02, 2008 31st Sunday Ordinary Time (A) or All Saints’ Sunday Fourteen trillion dollars in new taxes – from … Continue reading →

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SERMON – "(Not just eat but) Chew your Bible" (Psalm 1)

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Rick

Richard M. Wright “(Not just eat but) Chew your Bible” Psalm 1 Church of the Nations October 26, 2008 30th Sunday Ordinary Time (A) Well – we are out of food. So what will we eat now? The first days … Continue reading →

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Cal Thomas – conservative Christians just might try to imitate Jesus instead

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Rick

That is my not Cal’s title for the column. There has been much handwringing (what a great word) and debate the last few days concerning the Republican party and why it lost so badly this week (not just the presidential … Continue reading →

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For the record – where I plot politically

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Rick

Hey remember this post? Where I stand politically With the accompanying graph: That was in June 2008. Some might think I am uber-conservative but do notice that – at least according to this measurement tool – I am smack bang … Continue reading →

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