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July 11, 2020 Phillip Mullins Humor, Language, Placards, Quotes

Saturday “Wisdom”

Happy Weekend!

July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 Phillip Mullins Food, Health, Humor, Technology

Anti-Bluetooth Body

Sometimes, while listening to music or an audio book via Bluetooth headphones, I'll walk away from my phone, often traveling several rooms away, or even outside, and the music or book will continue to play just as clear as if I were sitting next to it, the signal obviously carrying that distance just fine. However, … Continue reading Anti-Bluetooth Body

July 4, 2020July 4, 2020 Phillip Mullins Bible, Humor, Language, Writing

There’s a good chance we know the killer’s name

The biblical books of Kings are rich, but can be challenging to read for many reasons, not least of which is the fact that many of the names are very similar to each other. (King Jehoiachin and King Jehoiakim, anyone?) It's like reading a novel with a couple who’s names are Bobbi and Bobby: "Why … Continue reading There’s a good chance we know the killer’s name

July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 Phillip Mullins Advice, Authors, Blogging, Communication, Grammar, Humor, Thesaurus, Writing

Be Careful When Changing/Switching/Twigging Words – Part 1

I present herein some actual examples, where words in simple, everyday sentences have been replaced with synonyms. Be advised/warned/informed/apprised.

July 3, 2020 Phillip Mullins Food, Humor, Kids, Parenting

Yet another McDonald’s post

Took the kids inside McDonald's today. It was stressful! Back in the day, the only real risk of eating inside a McDonald's was the ever-present high likelihood of heart disease and obesity. Now I'm constantly wondering if we should have our masks on or how we're supposed to get our food or if any of … Continue reading Yet another McDonald’s post

July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 Phillip Mullins Humor

Here’s my problem with mimes (since you asked)

. . . That, in my humble opinion, stresses the limits of what should be acceptable as art, and makes a mockery of the artform.

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 Phillip Mullins Humor

You Changed My Life. . . -ish

My wife and I visited an actual brick-and-mortar (the cement type, not the explosive-launching kind) bookstore this week. . .

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 Phillip Mullins Communication, History, Humor, Technology

I’m sorry, go ahead Mr. President

Perhaps I’m alone, but I am very thankful that Abraham Lincoln's seminal speech at Gettysburg did not have to be delivered remotely.

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 Phillip Mullins Communication, Fail, Family, Humor, Kids, Parenting

Morning, Sunshine!

I don't know what else to say.

February 1, 2020March 19, 2020 Phillip Mullins Blogging, Family, Humor, Kids, Parenting, Writing

Notes from the Week – “Just Post SOMETHING” Edition

I had made it a stated, sworn, cross-my-heart promise to write and post more, worry less, etc, but . . . here we are.

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 Phillip Mullins Christianity, Humor, Parenting

Things probably got awkward fast

The story of Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22, where Abraham nearly sacrificed Isaac but was stopped at the last moment, is an powerful story of faith. However. . .

January 2, 2020January 2, 2020 Phillip Mullins Humor, Journalism, Language, Technology, Writing

A Call for Precision in Journalism

I saw an article headline that said, “A ton of people are experiencing issues with their iPhone.”

December 30, 2019March 19, 2020 Phillip Mullins Humor, Travel, Vacation

The Answer is “Yes!”

We just booked our first cruise, and let me tell you the one thing I’ve learned about cruises so far: That per-person fee they quote you? You can toss that right into the ocean.

November 29, 2019July 31, 2020 Phillip Mullins Christianity, Holidays, Humor, Internet, Technology

“Evangelical” Search Terms, 2019

I would, again, like to see what the "Evangelical" Christian population has been searching for recently. I’m guessing (all in fun) at least some of the following would be included. We are still a curious bunch.

November 16, 2019December 30, 2019 Phillip Mullins Humor, Kids, Parenting

Lunchbox Crosscheck

I never cease to be amazed by the pilot voice. It must be a critical part of their training. Either way, I’d love to acquire this skill to use around the house.

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