I don't know what else to say.
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.
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. . .
A Call for Precision in Journalism
I saw an article headline that said, “A ton of people are experiencing issues with their iPhone.”
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.
“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.
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.
Financial Immaturity
I feel like a little kid whose mom has sent him to the store to buy something he’s never heard of before.
Babies Post the Darndest Things
Of course, I did not have social media when I was born (in the 70's, a number which is ancient to some, and is causing others to collectively roll their eyes), and therefore could not document the occasion, but I can imagine the type of thing I might’ve posted.
Great Techspectations
In 2007, Steve Jobs walked onto a stage in San Francisco, California and introduced us to a revolutionary device known as the iPhone.
Ews-nay Ake-fay
I mean, political affiliations aside, you can’t make this stuff up.
Overreacting Avians
We have a couple of parakeets (I can only assume we thought our house needed a few more funky odors)...
The Second-Rate Scientist Report for August 16, 2019
A (surprisingly food-heavy) roundup of second-rate thoughts from a first-rate week.
It’s that time of year!
Happy “Last-5-work-days-of-reasonably-sane-traffic-before-the-onslaught-of-school-year-traffic-kicks-into-high-gear-and-wrecks-(-ha-ha-pun-intended-)-the-relative-bliss-that-is-driving-5-miles-without-being-stuck-behind-a-bus-or-in-several-school-zones-while-hours-of-your-life-melt-away-like-wax-in-the-sun-which-by-the-way-will-ALSO-be-waving-bye-bye-soon-so-soak-that-up-too-while-you-can-but-anyway-traffic-is-about-to-get-horrendous-in-this-here-city-but-you-know-what-now-that-I-think-of-it-it’s-already-pretty-unbearable-what-with-everyone-reading-and-texting-and-playing-Yahtzee-with-friends-while-”driving”-so-really-there-is-already-a-glut-of-unnecessary-accidents-which-cause-major-backups-which-cause-dangerous-blood-pressure-spikes-across-this-here-city-as-it-is-and-consequently-makes-me-want-to-prevent-my-own-children-from-driving-until-they-are-AT-LEAST-thirty-so-what’s-the-point-it’s-ALWAYS-bad-out-there-not-sure-it’s-any-worse-when-school-is-in-than-any-other-time-of-year-which-WOW-what-does-that-say-about-us-as-a-society” Week! Let’s make it a good one!
I once was able to
I once was able to just walk out of church, get into my car and go about my daily business.
