The Best We Had To Offer

The Best We Had To Offer

As I am writing this piece, they are counting the last few ballots in the state of Ohio, U.S.A. By the time you read this, the world would have known who will be President of the United States for the next four years. You would either be relieved and rejoicing, or,...
Chew 50 Times

Chew 50 Times

I have one bad habit. Well, actually I have several, but I do have this one. I like to read when I am eating. I will bring my latest issue of Newsweek to the coffee shop and read while I am consuming my food. As a result I am often not fully aware of what I am eating....
Just Who Are You Anyway?

Just Who Are You Anyway?

I was resting at home, recovering from a viral infection of the inner ear (read: vertigo, vomiting, yucky). I was feeling better and so I caught some TV. There was a rerun of an episode of the Outer Limits (sci-fi series). The story focused on a mysterious man who had...
Live Life

Live Life

This is not a good week. A number of things happened that really threw my emotions out of kilter. And the week is not even over yet. But I think the main reason why I am feeling down is that it is the first anniversary of my father’s death. I was taking a break...
Endangered Species

Endangered Species

Remember the hymns vs. choruses’ war? When the charismatic renewal appeared on the scene in the early 70’s, it brought with it its own music. And worship music became the front line of the renewal movement. You just knew that a congregation had been...
Arsenal Drew Last Night

Arsenal Drew Last Night

Arsenal drew against determined Norwegian side Rosenborg last night. They should have won. They wasted many good scoring chances. But they only managed a draw. And I am not feeling too bad. (I have been supporting Arsenal Football Club since 1971.) I was a bit more...