I was invited to tag along on a day trip to Fargo, this past Monday. I accepted joyfully, but inside I was deeply panicked. After all, what I know about Fargo I learned in the 1996 movie, “Fargo”. After accepting the invitation, I re-lived that scene where the lady cop–7 months pregnant–, pieces together a chain…
I admire many people who achieve success according to cultural standards (money, fame, etc). They can and often do great things with their money and power. However, I appreciate even more the ordinary citizens who just do what they can, when in a crisis. CNN recently wrote about five traits that make everyday people into…
I love this information from Think Progress: “This year, Halloween candy sales could top $2.5 billion this year across the United States, with chocolate being the heavy favorite for most consumers. The problem, apart from tooth decay and the consequences of high-sugar diets, is that many of the candies Americans will be consuming in large quantities contain…
What do Michigan, New York, Ohio, Massachusetts, and Missouri have in common? Car dealers and auto lobbies in those states are trying to keep the electric cars from being sold there. Not sure where to start with this one. Economics 101: Free enterprise? Competition? Capitalism? And, weren’t you guys bailed out a few years ago…
I am increasingly concerned about our culture wars (struggle between two or more sets of conflicting cultural values) as a cause of government gridlock, religious squabbles, and a declining American culture. I have been reading and researching the topic and thinking about how to “preach it”. One thing I have learned is that we all…
We lost several wonderful members of our church family, which kept me focused on memorials and other work responsibilities. Last night I caught up on news, and was delighted to hear about the young man just released from Afghanistan–Bowe Bergdahl. But I was sad to see the happy event politicized and then, this morning, how fellow service…
I took a second look at my road trip photos this morning and I will be going back to the Majestic Plains point of interest on a nicer day. Although this shot in not composed well, it has so much potential: the old wind mill in the foreground and the massive power lines heading into…
I know, I know. I post my religious stuff at the other blog (ReverendJane.wordpress.com). But I just have to comment here on the beliefs of the Benham Brothers, who were recently booted off HGTV. I applaud HGTV. I want to sing from the mountaintop: the Benham brand of Christianity hurts people and gives the rest…
I read a Denver newspaper online. Increasingly, I see articles about pot–a mixture of regulatory news, health scares about eating potent marijuana cookies, and feature articles. Earlier this week someone stole a whole load of legal pot plants. Now: recipes to satisfy the munchies. The Denver Post has a direct link to the Cannabist, a free…
Well, I got outside and cleaned out the flower beds before settling in under the umbrella and reading on my Paperwhite Kindle. I am extremely happy that it works well outdoors, unlike the Kindle Fire or regular computer screen. Wondering how I can have an umbrella outside in our whirling wind without welding it to…