Category Archives: Louisiana

Fat then flesh and even bone being cut at Louisiana State University

Posted on October 13, 2010 by admin

God has been most merciful because for almost 12 years one of my favorite Christian brothers on the planet is a member of University Baptist and a former Chancellor of Louisiana State University. A few weeks ago he came by … Continue reading →

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Lord deliver us from politics (or) Trusting God when things fall apart

Posted on July 28, 2010 by admin

Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere The ceremony of innocence is drowned; … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcement, Christian Practice, Economics, Ethnicity and race, Issues, Louisiana, Personal, Politics, Society and Culture | 5 Comments

Meanwhile we miss the *real* story about the government versus the Gulf Coast

Posted on July 23, 2010 by admin

Opinionated Catholic asks why leftists and liberals aka “liberals” and “conservatives” are so obsessed with the complex of stories revolving around NAACP/Tea Party/Fox News/Shirley Sherrod/Obama administration. When there are far more important issues at hand. How much will these stories … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Environment, Louisiana, News, Politics | 3 Comments

Down with colleges and universities?!? (or) Barbecue stands and education reform

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Rick

Okay just trying to get your attention with a provocative title. Background. Every month or two(?) we have an early release day. Pick up first daughter at at McKinley Middle 11:30 a.m. then drive to pick up second daughter at … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Louisiana, Personal | 2 Comments

Why I removed a 2 year old post from this site (or) Pressured into censoring myself

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Rick

Well well well. Two years ago – read that again – I attended a youth rally in Baton Rouge sponsored by our local Baptist association. During that youth rally someone came on stage and promoted a Christian rally/youth event which … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Law and Justice, Louisiana, Personal, Religion | 2 Comments

We're gonna party like it's 536 B.C.E. – Society for Biblical Literature meeting

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Rick

The Society for Biblical Literature annual meeting is coming to town! Since graduate school I have attended nearly every meeting of this large national and even international organization for biblical scholars. The last two years I have missed partly because … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Louisiana, Personal, Travel | 1 Comment

Jim Engster shows his true Republican colors and makes fun of heavy people

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Rick

The Soporific One showed his true political colors again while interviewing two members of an improvisational comedy troupe last Monday March 16. A few choice quotes (more or less verbatim): “In the past we’ve had presidents who are fertile for … Continue reading →

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The administration's plan to crush Louisiana economically

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Rick

Well sort of. I only recently realized the possible significance of the current administration’s proposed budget. With its $30 billion in new taxes on the oil and gas industry. Now tell me. Which states would this affect the most? In … Continue reading →

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