I just sat down to check blogs, and spotted this on Fox News. The Benton sisters, injured in the London bombings, spoke to the media today, and it was eloquent. I feel better about America, and the state of our collective souls, just listening to them. I hope that my daughters can have their character … Continue reading Katie and Emily Benton – Make America Proud

For me, the photo at the right is hysterical. The dapper dancing fellow is Jack Roberts, four year old son of Supreme Court nominee John Roberts. According to the New York Times, the Robert's married nine years ago, when they were both in their 40s, and tried to have children. After several failed adoption efforts, … Continue reading Lets Not Take Ourselves Too Seriously

Last night, my daughter Heather and I (pictured at left) drove together to the airport to pick up our dear friend and house guest Jill. I love these times in the car with my girls, as it provides us with precious time together to talk about whatever runs into our minds.As we zoomed down the … Continue reading Kids Have Very Good Things to Teach Us

President Bush's nomination of John Roberts indicates that the Senate Judiciary committee will be having a partisan free-for-all in the coming days.How should John Roberts respond to questions from Senators? Look here for an interesting model.In summary:"Ginsburg’s hearings demonstrate that there are many valid reasons why a judicial nominee may decline to answer the questions … Continue reading What should John Roberts say to the Senate?

Tonight, my wife and I finished watching this, which we had recorded several weeks ago from PBS. It is amazing. Really. Buy the DVD, you will be very glad you did. You Pastors who stop by this blog, this series would make wonderful grist for a discussion of how the church can be effective in … Continue reading Life is Short, Lets Make a Difference

The past several days have been odd ones for me. As I have noted here, my elderly parents have recently required a greater amount of my time and energy than I have been used to in the past. This investment of my life into theirs will likely increase in the weeks and months to come. … Continue reading De Nile Is Not Just a River in Egypt

I feel vindicated by the Wall Street Journal. For those of you wondering how I do it, this article illustrates is why I am a more humble and generous fellow than the average bear.Please drop a comment if the link does not work, and I will go have a drink with the Editors and straighten … Continue reading This is Why I Drink…Moderately

The IDE Foot Pump (flowers not included)First off, sorry for the huge paragraphs and mega font....Blogger is misbehaving today....Here in South Pasadena we have been blessed to befriend some really wonderful people. I have posted briefly on the charms of our little town in the Big City here. One of the best blessing we have … Continue reading Making A Difference – One Pump at a Time

As a commercial real estate consultant, the new Google Earth is amazing beyond comprehension. This software will take you anywhere you want to go on the planet in seconds. Download it today, play with it (waisting about 2 hours easily), and enjoy a truly remarkable product of the Internet age. I am awaiting "Google Universe" … Continue reading Google Earth Rocks!

From the words of Henri Nouwen:"When Jesus took bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to his disciples, he summarized in these gestures his own life. Jesus is chosen from all eternity, blessed at his baptism in the Jordan River, broken on the cross, and given as bread to the world. Being chosen, blessed, … Continue reading Chosen, Blessed, and Broken