I have been here in DC for two days now, and will be heading home early tomorrow. This has been an interesting and rewarding time, where I have learned much, on varied topics. Now I know that all six of you typically visit here because you are either friends, friends of friends, blogging pals, or … Continue reading What Dad Did on the Business Trip

This just in. The nation's capital is under threat from an as yet named terrorist. This man, resembling a semi-balding, middle-aged suburban husband and father was last seen late in the day Tuesday on the Capital Mall. Anyone with information leading to the arrest of this bizarre suspect should contact the local offices of The … Continue reading Terror Level Report!

Greetings from 37,000 feet above Kansas. I am enroute to Washington DC for the Fall Annual Meeting of the Counselors of Real Estate. I will be speaking tomorrow on a panel of alleged “experts” (I am highly suspect as to my own expertise, but lets just keep this a secret, ok?) on real estate issues … Continue reading And on the Left Side of the Plane

The couple in the center of the photo are Roland and Betty Norris, of Arcadia, California. This picture was taken in 1971 at a Petroleum Club Octoberfest (note: Dad with Stein and Mom with, well, cocktail glass, I think). I, the only child, got to stay home, eat Swanson's TV Dinners - 3rd video down … Continue reading Moving Day for Mom and Dad

I don't know a thing about Sara McLachlan's theology, but she gets this.Watch this. (HT to Rhett Smith)

This is the illusion that I feel as if I have lived under for some 20-odd years in the Christian culture:"Oh come and join our Happy Christian Church! We are better than most people; we are on the winning team always. We have no problems, and the blessing of the Lord is constantly upon us. … Continue reading Of Happy Christians and Crippled Soldiers

Today my friend Tod Bolsinger has an interesting post about what may be a good book. Go look.As a part of the post, Tod directs us to the Common Grounds blog, which might make great reading. Anyplace where thoughtful Christian folk get together to talk about the Christian Journey is wonderful. Just take a look … Continue reading What about the Norge Repairman?

Last night my wife and I had the pleasure of viewing the play "The Boys Next Door" by the Actor's Coop, which has been performing plays the move the soul on our church campus for 14 years. The director of this play, Nan McNamara, is a friend of ours, and she indicated that the cast … Continue reading The Boys Next Door and Where We Are Headed

Over the past several years, I have heard a swirl of differing opinions on the whole Harry Potter phenom. While some opinions are rather ill-thought out, other comments seem to be much more rational.Tonight, I read this wonderful little article in Christianity Today, that seemed to sum up the whole Harry Potter series quite well.Would … Continue reading Silly Behavior About Harry Potter

Here is something interesting. When I Google "the church drunk uncle", I get my own blog! Chalk up another great blow on my behalf for Jesus and evangelism. I should get some form of award from the people at GlogBlogCon.Strangely enough, I actually had a Drunk Uncle when I was growing up. He was a … Continue reading The Drunk Uncle