What happened to all the quarterbacks already? Andrew Luck suddenly retired. Nick Foles is out with a collar bone, an injury he really needs to let heal rather than return this season. Ben Roethlisberger says he’ll return next year after his elbow surgery, and for what it’s worth I believe…
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My Happy Birthday (Literally)
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On the subject of my birthday, which just so happens to be today, let me tell you a little something about my birth. In 1973, my mom’s water broke during the 1st trimester. The doctors were planning a D&C after that weekend, but stopped when they detected a heartbeat using…
The Malls Are Dying
The 70s and 80s were my formative years, and that meant frequent visits to the malls around Des Moines. Merle Hay Mall was closest to me, so that was the home mall. Valley West Mall was where all the rich people shopped and I was sure the girls in that…
I Won’t Let You Go
Watch this video on YouTube This is my favorite recording of this Switchfoot song. Enjoy!
Finally! A Soccer Video Worth Watching!
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“You Found Me” (from “Unbroken: Path To Redemption” soundtrack)
When You found me, I was lurking in darknessWhen You found me, I was turning awayWhen You found meWhen I finally found my redemptionYou found me and You made me wholeYeah, I didn’t know that I’ve been missing‘Til You found meWhen You found me
Because The Children Are Worth It
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Violence may be on the decline in America. School shootings may be less than they were in the 90’s. Students may be safer from physical harm in schools than they were a generation ago while being in more danger from moral harm. All of this may be true. But nonetheless,…
You salute the rank
Regardless of your political stance, I think our culture would be wise to take a deep breath and remember something our grandparents understood. You respect people because they are people. You honor those placed over you because you honor the one who placed them over you. That is true whether…
“Dare You To Move” from the album “The Beautiful Letdown”
Watch this video on YouTube Maybe redemption has stories to tell maybe forgiveness is right where you fell Where can you run to escape from yourself? Where you gonna go? Where you gonna go? Salvation is here
The Myth of Marinade
I’ve known about this for a while, but nobody seems to listen. I used to argue this point more, but now I mostly just chuckle to myself and let it go. By looking at the title of this post, you know where I’m going. Marinade is a silly way to…