Ken Ham’s Creation Museum was featured on 17 and Counting tonight. I immediately began to wonder where I had heard his name before. I pretty sure that I either heard him speak or read information from him at the Confessional Worldview Seminar I attended a couple of years ago. [...]
A speeding pickup rear-ended a woman’s sedan on the South Side on Friday morning and sheriff’s officials say the driver said it was Jesus’ will because the other motorist was not “driving like a Christian.”
Following the San Antonio man’s line of thinking, it was also (apparently) God’s will that he [...]
My favorite source for Minnesota State High School Hockey news is back! Be sure to visit Follow The Puck!
[...]FM107’s A Balanced Breakfast show with Ian and Margery Punnett
If I am giving thanks, I cannot forget to give thanks to the people who put on the best morning radio show since Boone and Erickson. Ian and Margery [...]
I’ve waited for a Star Trek-worthy communication device for years and now I finally have one! I grew up watching Star Trek after school each day after school. By about age 16, it dawned on me that…perhaps…I would not actually work on a starship when I grew up. But the [...]
I watched Annie Lennox tonight on the American Music Awards. She is so beautiful. Not the kind of beauty that necessarily turns heads, though she is also that. Annie Lennox has the kind of beauty that I want - she has kept moving forward seeking truth and honesty in her [...]
Prince’s comments on politics and marriage are big news locally, as reported by the Star Tribune based on the New Yorker interview. I normally avoid the comments section of the online version of Star Tribune articles, but I have been looking at them with this story. Based on [...]
Finally! Another daily discussion blog with a distinctly Lutheran flair! Anthony Sacramone writes at Strange Herring, along with his good friend, Herr Doktor Martin Luther. It’s my new favorite!
[...]I finally understand what the liberal Democrats were talking about for the last eight years. I never promised not to keep my McCain sticker on my car. I’m in the market for a used “He’s not MY president!” bumper sticker. Any leads?
Welcome to the party of change, of diversity, of [...]
From Peggy Noonan, Obama and the Runaway Train (10-31-08) in the WSJ:
The case for Barack Obama, in broad strokes:
He has within him the possibility to change the direction and tone of American foreign policy, which need changing; his rise will serve as a practical rebuke to the past [...]
The morning after the election, I made a realization: it had begun again. The non-stop idolization by most television news programs of a president. This went on during the Clinton years and I only had talk radio to turn to for an alternative point of view. During the Bush years, [...]
Please, please, please, let me get what I want…and what I want is NOT to hear Joe Biden rambling on for the next four years:
“You know why I think Jill likes Claire McCaskill so well, Senator McCaskill? Jill is one of five sisters, Claire is one of three sisters. And [...]
As my husband and I were driving to Chipotle on Halloween night in our tin foil baseball caps for our free burritos, we listened to a radio report on the “undecided voters”. He turned to me and said that he thinks most people are like that; they’ll get into the [...]
For the past year, I have maintained a candy jar above my desk. It started with selling my nephew’s hockey team chocolate bars last fall. The candy seemed to be something very positive in the office and so I started to keep a filled jar. I could write a book [...]
I don’t believe that polls can predict much of anything. My reason: I’ve never been polled. I’m a 48 year old woman living in the suburbs in my same home for 20 years. I own a car, work, have children and pax taxes. And I vote. I have never [...]
I took a nap after supper tonight and woke up to an infomercial…a presidential infomercial. It all seemed so odd to me. Is it representative of how future generations will choose a president: an infomercial offering deals for voters? I am truly trying to consider Obama, but I watch the [...]
Back in August of 2005, I was celebrating 1+ years of blog-keeping. The world seemed brighter to me, at least it seems that way as I look back. Four years…not really a long time. Yet, four years ago I was still fairly new to blogging and confessional Lutheranism. I was [...]
Our pastor gave a really challenging sermon last Sunday, based on Matthew 22:15-21. What can we learn from Jesus’ reply to the Pharisees’ attempt to pull him into the political fray of time. They asked him, “Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to [...]
McCain delivered a very apt zinger to Barack Obama in tonight’s debate. He said, “I am not President Bush, Senator Obama. If you wanted to run against him you should have done it four years ago.” McCain has not been in Bush’s camp ever, yet Obama keeps placing him there.
[...]Apparently, God has a reputation problem and needs our prayers…
“There are millions of people around this world praying to their god — whether it’s Hindu, Buddha, Allah — that his [McCain’s] opponent wins, for a variety of reasons,” said Arnold Conrad, former pastor of Grave Evangelical Free Church. “And Lord, [...]
I work in the financial industry. It hasn’t been a pleasant week to be at work. I work as support staff, since my Series 6 and 63 classes gave me severe headaches when I first attempted them several years ago. Perhaps if I had stuck it out, my kids’ college [...]
The power of anyone’s words is sobering; the sheer power of an elected leader’s words is scary. I would hope that the Democrats call for his resignation at such irresponsibility.
Several big life insurance stocks fell sharply Thursday, dragged down by jitters about their [...]
In my newfound study of economics, I read several econobloggers. In the New York Times yesterday, Economix blogger, Catherine Rampell linked to an NYT piece by David Leonhardt, Lesson from a crisis: When trust vanishes, worry. His opener got me thinking:
In 1929, Meyer Mishkin owned a shop in [...]
Imagine blogging on a topic and then discussing it “face to face” with a fellow blogger. This is being done at Bloggingheads.tv. At this point, Bloggingheads picks the blogger. Wouldn’t it be a great concept to allow bloggers to join and request pairings? I’ve spent enough of my afternoon [...]
My favorite show, Chuck, returned last night. I had trouble getting into the plot line because I COULDN’T REMEMBER the last episode from so long ago, but it slowly came back to me. One thing that struck me was the couple of references to Ronald Reagan, which were poignant because [...]
I’ve thought a lot about sex and abstinence in my life: of course, as a woman and wife, but especially as a mom of two teenagers (19 and 17). When our family was younger, we were involved in churches where purity (in all matters) was held up as a must [...]
My husband and I drove down to Mankato yesterday to attend Bethany’s Feast of St. Michael and All Angels service and the very funny Theatre Physics. As we were driving, we read the Sunday paper and listened to the radio. Economic issues of today loom so large, it is nearly [...]
I remember when David Letterman was so cool you HAD to watch him late at night. He’d do his charming necktie thing…it’d make me smile every time! In college, I had a slight crush on him. Now, he’s a grumpy old man and his latest rant is so off-base, I’m [...]
Good post at Veith’s blog (focuses on faith and vocation) this morning: The Candidates’ Day Jobs and the Bailout. I’m for whatever truly needs some sort of bailout. I’m not for throwing in, whole-hog, student loans and mortgages. This plan needs meticulous scrutiny and study…I’m all for suspending [...]
I have always thought I was a Baby Boomer and it was weird to be in the same generation as my parents. A couple of years ago, the term Generation Jones was coined.
They are on MySpace, they make up one third of the audience at You Tube and at [...]
I read a commentary on a study released by Baylor’s Institute for Studies of Religion (conducted by Gallup). This statement intrigued me: “It …shows that the irreligious and the members of more liberal Protestant denominations, far from being resistant to superstition, tend to be much more likely to believe in [...]
Wallmonkeys is selling lifesize wall stickeys of Sarah Palin. They sell two versions:
Regular:
…and Democrat version.
My problem is I love the Democrat version better than the regular one; is it supposed to be a slam? I don’t get it. In Minnesota, [...]
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 The results are in, and John McCain is definitely your choice.You’re probably not surprised. It’s possible you’ve had your eye on McCain for years. Popular or not, you will likely stick by McCain. For you, it’s a matter of [...] Which is better for the economy: Obama or McCain?
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I’ve heard the theory before that when a Democrat is President, the economy thrives and when a Republican is President, the economy falters. Up until now, it was my mom (a lifelong Republican business owner) who told me this. Today I read the same thing in Is History Siding [...] Should a woman be elected?
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Some Christians closely follow scriptural teachings on the roles of women and men in the church. For those wondering if scripture “allows” Christians to vote for a woman, this opinion piece by a Lutheran seminary professor may be of help…
Sarah Palin and other everyday heroes…
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I envy my daughter! She’s 19, smart, talented, in college learning lots of good things - on top of what we already taught her- things that will carry her into the future. On top of that foundation, she has role models that broaden her horizons. Many of today’s public professionals [...] Vote for me!Vote for me! Why? Why not! Visit a good local blog, Northern Alliance Wannabe (referencing a local blog/radio show host consortium called the Northern Alliance- frequent guests on Hugh Hewitt’s show). Anyway, Dan at NAW does a good job of encouraging local bloggers by posting a weekly [...] Thoughts on Obama and McCain
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Last night on the news, a local reporter was camped in front of the Pawlenty’s suburban home in hopes, I think, of seeing signs of the Secret Service or some other indication that Pawlenty would be McCain’s pick. Instead, neighbor kids (who were up late because school hasn’t started here [...] Things I want to do now that my daughter has left for college…
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Read the Harry Potter Series - for the first time Start figure skating - again Walk our dog, Kirby, every day Work from home two hours a day, whenever possible Yoga, pilates and weight-lifting Buy a Blackberry Make supper each night Redecorate college daughter’s room into more of a guest bedroom, but still a place for her [...] Mom’s School of DrinkingThe Amethyst Initiative is in the news and on the blogs (here and here) lately. I think the Amethyst Initiative’s goals are good.
When does redemption begin? Hamilton vs. Morneau
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Baseball heros of today. That was the topic of discussion at our family reunion in Mid-July. The Home Run Derby had just been on television a few nights earlier and we were discussing the merits of Justin Morneau vs. Josh Hamilton as role models for young ballplayers. My dad and [...] Vote for the hockey player!Gene Veith asks, “Is there a Vice-Presidential choice that would make you either MORE likely to support McCain or LESS likely to support him?” Obama spam
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A couple of times a week I check my spam folder. Yeah, I hate wading through that sewage (titles, not contents!), but I usually find something, once a week or so, that should have made it to my mail folder. Today, something caught my eye. Obama spam. References to his [...] It’s not a cracker…At first glance, comments made by Paul Myers are way worse than what the Florida college student did. I’m not sure why Professor Myers even felt compelled to respond, especially with such cruel comments against Christians.
Sister Souljah moment?
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This morning, I heard a strange phrase on the top of the hour news from the ABC Radio News that left me wondering: what in the world is a Sister Souljah moment? I googled it and learned that it is a phrase that dates back to 1992. Where have [...] Take the Candy Bar Quiz!
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I took the Candy Bar Quiz and got 14 of 20, though I missed a couple of ones I should have known. [...]Name a song that mentions Lucas Cranach…
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Thanks to Liz, very expectant Lutheran mom at A Blonde Moment for tipping me off to a song, The Lutheran Song. that contains the name, Lucas Cranach, among others. Watch it on YouTube! I wonder if Dr. Veith, keeper of the Cranach blog, has heard The Lutheran Song? [...] The healing power of dog saliva?
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This morning as I sat reading the news online and listening to my favorite morning radio show, my dog sat nearby on “his” couch licking his paw. He was really going at it to the point where I felt obligated to distract him from his momentary obsession. Oddly enough, the [...] My favorite concerts?
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Dr. Gene Edward Veith, at his Cranach blog, asks, “Do you have any notable concerts as milestones in your life?” 1970’s
My “I’m a born-again Christian” years:
In past ten years:
Can?t keep a good man down?nor a good radio show: Issues, Etc. is reborn!Pomp and Circumstance
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My daughter graduated from high school today. A simple thing, yet monumental. In a way, this day is the culmination of much of what we concerned ourselves with for the past 16 years. Three years of preschool, one year of kindergarten and eight years of grade school and four years [...] Prince CaspianI’m going to see Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian today! I will review it when I get back. I am also going to purchase Dr. Gene Edward Veith’s book, The Soul of Prince Caspian. “We need Christian scholars in every field. Nudging the [...] A little bit of unknown history
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A little bit of unknown history… Most people don’t know that back in 1912, Hellmann’s mayonnaise was manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be the next port of call for the great ship [...] While my guitar gently weeps
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This morning I found a thread on MNSpeak that pointed out a great YouTube video clip of an all-star tribute rendition of While My Guitar Gently Weeps, featuring George’s son, Dhani Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Prince and others (if you can help me name them, that would [...] An even funner song
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Yes, SpongeBob has a great version of the F.U.N. song, but here’s an even funner song. Funner is a word…right? [...]Jesus Christ Superstara very fun song
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My favorite local radio station is giving away tickets to Jesus Christ Superstar and I’m sitting here wishing I had tried a little harder to win tickets. It was one of my favorites as a young teen. I had the album from the musical and played it many times a [...] I cant believe the Wild lost again.
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It’s the third night this week I’ve stayed up late and the Wild have lost again. So many chances to score and NOTHING. They have one more chance in this series and then its done. At least I’m not at the game and can head right to bed… [...]God, I dont know how to do that!
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How do I transition into being a mom of grown kids? I don’t know how to do that. I get a stomachache thinking about it. I mean to say, I don’t want grown kids who live in the basement. Yikes! But how do I go from being their everything to [...] Reggie Morellis jerseyMy dad insists he was the guy fighting Reggie Morelli, though he had nothing to do with the disappearance of the jersey..
The Follies of Instant History
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The recent news of a poll by today’s historians didn’t make as much news as I had hoped it would. Where was the analysis by pundits? The poll’s premise - that today’s historians could pass judgment on President Bush’s legacy 8 months before he leaves office - was ridiculous. The [...] Thoughts on a Chinese future
Humorous Lutheran ActivistsWhat comes after Issues Etc?Anthony Sacramone asks, In The LCMS Mess: Part Deux:
Stop Ontario!
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Keep Ely in Minnesota! April 1, 2008 Today it was announced that Canada has made an unprecedented offer, as a boost to tourism, to purchase the famous Boundary Waters town of Ely, Minn., and relocate it north of the [...] WSJ article on the Issues, Etc. matter
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This week’s Wall Street Journal Online features a piece by Mollie Ziegler Hemingway, Radio Silence. Mollie does a great job of recapping the events. Here’s an exerpt:
Issues, Etc. reborn?
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From Esgetology, Christopher Esget writes this sadly funny satirical commentary on the cancellation of the popular Lutheran radio show, Issues, Etc.:
Issues, Etc.
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Issues, Etc., the popular and nationally broadcast was suddenly and without any warning removed from the air and its hosts were fired. The official statement by the LCMS-owned radio station, KFUO, explains virtually nothing:
Yet another church fad?
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Matt Sato still singing
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American Idol contestant from Season 6, Matt Sato, is still using his beautiful voice to bless others. He was singing well before he made it to Hollywood week that season (one of the best versions of California Dreamin’, next to Dana Owens’ version in my memory) and he’s kept [...] Darius goes west
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You don’t hear the name Darius very often…at least I don’t. Before this morning the only Darius I knew was Darius Rucker, the golden-voiced (and handsome!) lead singer of Hootie and the Blowfish. Gene Veith mentioned Darius the Great on his blog this morning, so I headed over [...] If you want to understand America
Hockey update: Minnetonka has enough to wiggle past Hopkins in OTLack of posts here at Katie’s Beer? Blame it, in part, on my interest in hockey and on a bittersweet turn of events. At one point, Hopkins Hockey (in its various forms) was a well-respected powerhouse in boys hockey. During my high school years, we made it to state twice. [...] AI7- Top 24, boy version
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I didnt start until 8pm (DVR is THE way to go).Before I got to my first favorite, I paused and switched to Josiah Lemings performance on Ellen Degeneres. I was in desperate need of someone being original/and or interesting. Josiah provided that fix. Ellen is SO cool giving him all [...] My school wardrobe in 1973In the fall of 1973, I was a seventh grader. It was a fun year to get school clothes because of all the great colors - rust, brown, orange, etc - and all the great styles - jumpers, tights, bell bottom pants, etc. Actually, I hated the colors, not to [...] Did Josiah go on with his life?Did Josiah Leming go on with his life after being eliminated from American Idol? Of course, he did. He’s been posting on various forums and here is his latest:
Happy Valentines DayThe story of Josiahs mother
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I will never again refer to Josiah Leming as over-emotional or immature. He’s looking pretty normal to me now. This is the story of his mother. I do not remember it being discussed in the audition phase of American Idol. It could have been a big back story. Warning….tear alert! Sharon’s [...] Josiahs Grace Kelly song
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At first, I thought this was Josiah’s own song, but when it was referred to as the Grace Kelly song I remembered hearing about it a while back. Josiah Leming, the 18 year old from Tennessee, sang the Grace Kelly song by Mika last night on part one of the [...] Steve Croppers Beatles connectionIt was 40 years ago, and the city of Memphis didn’t want the band to play. At least that was the official stance the mayor and Board of Commissioners took in a unanimous resolution passed August 10, 1966, to express “official disapproval” and “advised The Beatles that they are not [...] Taylor Hicks next album
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For those who believed the media hype that Taylor Hicks became a has-been once J-Records dropped him from their label, let me assure you that it is the start of many beautiful projects to come. In fact, Taylor Hicks’ next album will feature collaboration with Steve Cropper, [...] Taylor Hicks Performs on the Regis and Kelly Wedding of the CenturyBe sure to watch the video posted at MJ’s blog. His voice, and this rendition of The Right Place, are just perfect for a wedding! Wedding highlights and further Taylor Hicks features are posted at the Live with Regis and Kelly show site. I can listen again!I just heard great news! Now that Mitt Romney has given up his presidential campaign, Hugh Hewitt will give up being Romney’s #1 cheerleader. I honestly stopped listening to his show a few months back because he talked non-stop and one-sidedly for Mr. Romney. I’ll give him a listen [...] The sound of silence: Hopkins topples Minnetonkain boys varsity hockeyHopkins shows its strong start on ice is no fluke
What does this mean?
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Last night I was compelled to get out Luther’s Small Catechism to review for myself and another family member Luther’s explanation of the 8th commandment. My last child was confirmed a couple of years ago, yet I still remember memorizing scripture and explanations with them. I often come back to [...] A very red sunrise on a very cold morningThe Great Christmas Truce of 2007Last Sunday our pastor illustrated his sermon with the story of the well-known Christmas Truce of 1914. He carefully related the story of a very temporary and fragile truce in which the soldiers enjoyed songs, sweets, gifts and sport. Here is one soldier’s account: This will be the most memorable [...] Carnie Wilsons honesty
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Carnie Wilson has done well in facing her battles publicly. Although she has been criticized for choosing gastric bypass surgery, both for its cost and its risks, she has demonstrated that even with the surgery obesity management is an on-going battle for life. She is an encouragement to me. After [...] Hockey: Iron(dale) ButterfliesMy son played his first varsity hockey game last night against our first opponent. Up to now, he’d played several scrimmages, but this was this first home game with all the trimmings: the band, the crowd, his peers, his home rink. I had no camera because I’m camera jinxed, but [...] The value of a labelA recent radio discussion of the value of designer labels reminded me of my years working at the Ridgedale Dayton’s books and records department in the mid-70’s. On Sundays, wealthy Wayzata people would come in to purchase their reserved copy of the New York Times newspaper which had been flown [...] Happy Thanksgiving!
For your reading pleasure… Quiz: What Part of Thanksgiving Are You? from Blogthings Thanksgiving Quiz
You’re complicated and complex, yet all your pieces fit together. Its not Friday, butFrom The Friday Five Go Team!
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Congratulations to all the boys who made the Hopkins Varsity Hockey team this afternoon, including my own son. It is a happy day! I predict a successful season! [...]Ask the candidates
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Margery Punnett proposes a new and more in-depth line of questioning for the Democratic candidates at the next debate.
Chuck is my hero!
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An illusion of control
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Guess the age of the [...] Happy Halloween!
Here’s one of my scariest stories. This really happened to us. We had a hotel stay right out of a “B” horror movie. The DealBlog Info:
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