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Dancing... or drinking through life
I am not even sure that I know how to do a link anymore. I'm giving it a shot though so, three readers, please forgive me if I mess this up.
So Rod Dreher's sister is battling cancer. It is nasty. Their faith is extraordinary. Here's his latest post (I think)
There are 8 comments on it.
As I scrolle
posted 3:05:22pm Mar. 02, 2010 |
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Back...
I'm back here at JWalking after a bit of time because I just want someplace to record thoughts from time to time. I doubt that many of the thoughts will be political - there are plenty upon plenty of people offering their opinions on everything political and I doubt that I have much to add that will
posted 10:44:56pm Mar. 01, 2010 |
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Learning to tell a story
For the last ten months or so I've been engaged in a completely different world - the world of screenwriting. It began as a writing project - probably the 21st Century version of a yen to write the great American novel - a shot at a screenplay. I knew that I knew nothing about the art but was inspir
posted 8:01:41pm Feb. 28, 2010 |
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And just one more
I have, I think, just one more round of chemo left.
When I go through my pill popping regimen tomorrow morning it will be the last time for this particular round of drugs. Twenty-three rounds, it seems, is enough.
What comes next? We'll go back to what we did after the surgery. We'll watch and measu
posted 11:38:45pm Nov. 18, 2008 |
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A Newfie for Obama
NPR asked me to do a short memo to the president-elect. I chose to do it on the dog he should choose... and why. Check it out.
posted 12:25:10am Nov. 15, 2008 |
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posted October 17, 2007 at 1:58 pm
Fair reviews. I’d add another to the list of misconceptions that people who haven’t read the book hold. I thought your impression of the President was more sympathetic than many I’ve encountered or held. There is no Bush bashing. I enjoyed the book and recommend it (which is why I’m here.)
It seems to me Apple gave a store credit to those of us who bought our iPhones at the original price. How about a free poem for those of us who bought your book in hard cover.
posted October 17, 2007 at 2:12 pm
A free poem?
Hmmm….
I’ll have to work on it… maybe I should just send a zune…
posted October 17, 2007 at 3:03 pm
OK, lame joke. Store credit for a subscription to the blog?
posted October 17, 2007 at 3:57 pm
Done
posted October 17, 2007 at 4:31 pm
Okay – I’ll take advantage of that offer as well, if you don’t mind. I also bought the hard-cover version – something I rarely do.
At least two other family members also read it during a weeklong vacation in Mexico the week after the book was released. I think we all would agree with the reviews posted above.
One thing I do remember feeling slightly frustrated about after finishing the book is the lack of recognition given to all the people who choose to work in community-based nonprofits, schools, and agencies that are not “faith-based” but clearly dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and seniors. I’ve been working in the not-for-profit sector in several states for more than 20 years and the lion’s share of my colleagues have been women and Democrats. These are quiet soldiers who may or may not be Christians but have chosen to devote their lives to good work at the expense of comfortable retirements and luxuries today.
I don’t really know what my exact gripe is at this point because I really appreciate what I perceive as a growth in perspective I have observed on this blog over the last several months. I guess I needed to get that perceived oversight off my chest. As always, no offense intended, David. And I do strongly recommend the book to others.
posted October 17, 2007 at 5:35 pm
I told David on another thread that I just picked up his book for a $1 (.98 cents U.S.) at a used bookstore. Nonetheless, in the interests of Christian stewardship, before I kissed my loonie goodbye, I raced home and measured the bottom of my parakeet cage, just in case…
posted October 18, 2007 at 10:11 am
Though I care for you deeply David, your book was used to to catipult Democrats into power in the last mid-term elections. The Leftist press had a field day with it. It was used as 100% Bush-bashing.
Please do not help the Democrats do to America and Americans what they desire.
Donny
posted October 18, 2007 at 3:36 pm
Did you ever think that David is just calling things as he sees them, Donny?
Oh, and trying to make a living in the process?
Neither of which, last I recall, are sins.
posted November 7, 2007 at 5:02 pm
I’m just finishing another book and I’ll be reading yours David. I’ve heard good things…can’t wait!