Sanity reigns
The story goes like this – The Togolese national football team arrives for the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola. Their bus gets shot up by brigands; three men are killed, nine injured. The team goes back to Togo; the … Continue reading
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Simplicity
Billy Graham does simple well. Really well. He doesn’t argue. Doesn’t waste words. Doesn’t try to convince; simply states things. Want to witness? Well, you need to know what to say. You need the power to say it. Where do … Continue reading
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That’s some article
This is an extremely meaty article from the New Yorker on the Anglican Church in England. It illustrates the ugliness of the Church when the power of God’s Spirit and action are eclipsed and when the shell of the institution … Continue reading
Sweet Victory
I have successfully created a cake containing rutabaga. Thank you; that is all.
The last bus
I took my last downtown express bus ride this morning. Sunday the train comes
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Suspension of disbelief
When my friends and I are walking through the cold dark parking lot of the movie theatre, having just come from watching Hollywood’s latest offering, the first question asked is always, “Well, what did you think?” Not, “What did you … Continue reading
Happy April, Naomi Elise
Naomi Elise Rhymes with, ‘niece’ But the ode of her uncle Regrettably stunkle.
Self Destructive Measurement
Call it quantum, if you like. Back when I measured my week’s worth of time, I kept a little notebook in my pocket. Coil notebooks are handy – if you have a short little pencil stub it fits nicely within … Continue reading
Is time friendly?
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. — Ephesians 5:15-16 (NIV) May the Almighty and merciful Lord grant unto you pardon and remission of … Continue reading
What is a machine?
I don’t know, I don’t particularly care. But I have friends who are happy to argue for hours about it. The instigator was a poor innocent kettle that waltzed the discussion through mechanics, thermodynamics, wedges and tympanic membranes. I admit … Continue reading