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Shooting Mind Bullets
So, Jim West got hold of my mugshot. Check me out. This is a picture of me shooting mind bullets, which is actually how I escaped and am now blogging again. And, that’s why no one is coming to get me. There’s no defense against mind bullets. Better watch your back Jim … I can…
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Is it ok to hate part of God's creation?
Just asking because I had to do yard work today. I’d rather do dishes, laundry, clean the bathroom, … you name it. Maybe I should just buy some goats and let them eat my grass … Or maybe I’ll put in some AstroTurf and set it up like a mini golf course. Feel like I’ve…
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Total Depravity – Child Hating BiblioBlogger
That’s right folks. Apparently we have a BiblioBlogger who hates children, or at least my children. He’s now dragging Dora the Explorer, who my daughters thoroughly enjoy, through the mud. The accusations are groundless as her show makes no comment as to her status as a US citizen. Jim West has mentally scarred my daughters…
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"The Bible in English and the Heresy of Explanation"
Earlier today I posted my first impressions of Robert Alter’s the Five Books of Moses. There is a section in the introduction that I think is well worth the read, even if you don’t completely agree with Alter’s theory of translation. It is entitled “The Bible in English and the Heresy of Explanation.” Here’s a…
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This Song is Hopeful – "Ain't No Reason"
We have a really good college radio station in my community. They play some really good indie rock. I heard this song the other day and thought “wow! that chorus is hopeful.” I like it. It’s by Brett Dennen. He’s really a fantastic guitar player. If you’re into acoustic style rock, check out some of…
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On Reading Alter's The Five Books of Moses
I have in the past used Alter’s translations not just of the Five Books of Moses, but also of the Psalms and David Story, especially when studying a particular passage. (Incidentally, I see that there is also a translation of the Wisdom Literature forthcoming). But, I recently decided to read through his translation of the…
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Combatting the cold in my office
I think it’s time to get someone in with a ladder to close my vent up. The ceiling is pretty high. No one should have to do this in May in South Louisiana.
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Psalm 68:10 – Ahhhh … The Rain
Here’s a simple screen capture video I made for today’s responsive reading. Video made using BibleWorks 8 and Snapz Pro X
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To Dissertate
I didn’t know that was a real word. But, here’s the definition from thefreedictionary.com: dis·ser·tate intr.v. dis·ser·tat·ed also dis·sert·ed, dis·ser·tat·ing also dis·sert·ing, dis·ser·tates also dis·serts To discourse formally. The thesaurus entry adds: talk at length and formally about a topic; “The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England” This is now my…
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I'm going to be on TV
What can I say? I’m beautiful. Not really. Catholic Life Television, the television station within my diocese, is producing a series on Catholic identity. One of the segments is going to be called “Scripture: Study it.” They are going to be interviewing me. Seems like it’s going to be a really fun experience. I’m looking…