The Old Testament story of David and Goliath offers guidance to living a true Christian life. Sunday’s sermon at the Long Ridge Congregational Church (non-UCC) in North Stamford, Connecticut, was delivered by Rev. David Smith, who heads the Pivot Ministries. Pivot Ministries reorient men out of the thralldom of drugs and alcohol by giving...
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According to a recent Los Angeles Times article, Senegalese men risk their lives to support their families by traveling 1,000 miles to Spain on rickety little homemade wooden boats like those pictured above.ÂÂÂ
It is rare that the mainstream media shows us the myriad ways in which African men sacrifice to support and feed their families–usually all we...
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In a shocking turn of events, Lawrence “Scooter†Libby was found guilty on 4 out of 5 charges that he obstructed justice and perjured himself under oath. That in and of itself isn’t shocking. The shocking part is in the jury itself. During the proceedings, they sent notes to the judge, the most notorious...
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In John McCain Testily Dismisses Fathers’ Rights at Iowa Town Hall Meeting–Video Available, I discussed the incident Friday when aspiring Republican presidential candidate John McCain contemptuously dismissed fathers’ concerns over family law at a mid-day town hall meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Shared parenting activist Tony Taylor asked McCain if he “would be bold...
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THE RISE OF CHRISTIAN ANTI-SEMITISM Please allow me to begin with a disclaimer. I am neither a priest nor a minister. I have never attended a school of theology, and my specific religion is irrelevant, other than to say I am a Christian, albeit an imperfect one. Indeed, I am the first to admit...
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The Mad Hatters Tea Party
Events taking place here in Zimbabwe are so outrageous that it seems
sometimes to be just like the mad hatters tea party in Alice in Wonderland.
In this case the mad hatter of course would be our beloved leader. The rest
of us are uncomfortable guests.
Since last Sunday we have seen all those...
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Alfred Hitchcock’s 1964 film “Marnie†offers a powerful portrait of a woman twisted by both hatred and fear of men. I don’t want to spoil the movie for any readers who have not yet had the pleasure of watching it. However, played by Tippi Hedren, the title character appears to be a model of...
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The Mad Hatters Tea Party Events taking place here in Zimbabwe are so outrageous that it seems sometimes to be just like the mad hatters tea party in Alice in Wonderland. In this case the mad hatter of course would be our beloved leader. The rest of us are uncomfortable guests. Since last Sunday...
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I enjoy it any time I read about an anarchist event that has set start and end times. They’ve sold out the movement before it even begins. Such appears to be the case with the 12th Annual Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair.
Come on now, how are we supposed to respect anarchists who stick to...
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Formula for Success
Do you want to succeed? Advice booksâ€â€Âfrom the likes of Messrs. McCormack, Covey, Robbins, Trump, and Kiyosakiâ€â€Âcan guide you, offering variations on timeless axioms: do what you love, be unique, be proactive, hone your radar, constantly improve, outflank and outwork your competitors, build respect, manage costs, negotiate skillfully, exceed customer expectations, and...
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BREAKING NEWS
In their latest assault on the opposition, CIO agents of the Mugabe regime have, this morning, carried out another attack inflicting serious injuries on their victim. This time, it is Morgan Tsvangirai’s spokeman, Nelson Chamisa who has been assaulted. Nelson Chaimisa was attacked at Harare airport as he was leaving...
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BREAKING NEWS In their latest assault on the opposition, CIO agents of the Mugabe regime have, this morning, carried out another attack inflicting serious injuries on their victim. This time, it is Morgan Tsvangirai’s spokeman, Nelson Chamisa who has been assaulted. Nelson Chaimisa was attacked at Harare airport as he was leaving Zimbabwe on...
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I’m surprised and impressed with the progress that the Parental Alienation Awareness Organization/ www.Parental-Alienation-Awareness.com has made in gaining recognition of April 25 as “Parental Alienation Awareness Day.” They have gotten the Governors of three states to officially recognize April 25 as PAAD, and are working on more. As I’ve noted on many occasions...
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Reports coming in that they were 30,000 strong. Would’ve loved to have been there. Lots of pictures and video from the event:
Why did the Eagles come? One common refrain: Vietnam veterans, some fighting back tears, told us they came to show the kind of support for the troops that they did not...
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