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Monday night my wife, youngest daughter and I were invited to a free screening of the movie Grace Unplugged, which is scheduled for release on October 4. My wife and I enjoyed the movie very much; more surprising to me … Continue reading →

There is a song that, I think, was originally played on Dr. Demento called “Squirrels.” As with all songs on Dr. Demento, it is a silly song: “Squirrels, all we really are is squirrels.” And it goes on to talk … Continue reading →

My middle daughter, who will be a senior in high school this year, had been looking for a job since she turned sixteen. The search, until recently, had not been successful—this despite the fact that she even knows the family … Continue reading →

My parents have told me that when I was very young I was enamored of balls. They even have photographic evidence of this strange fact. I can’t say that I really recall ever having such an attachment to spheres, but … Continue reading →

When we read a book, watch a movie, or enjoy an episode of one of our favorite dramas on television, we expect conflict. Usually it will be a battle between good and evil, whether it is man against nature, philandering … Continue reading →

I have lived in California for more than thirty years now. It is the longest I’ve ever lived in one state. When I was growing up, my father was in the Air Force (he made a career of it) and … Continue reading →

Actions matter more than words. The author of the Letter of James writes that faith all by itself doesn’t do much. From this has come the popular notion, often criticized, that “God helps those who help themselves.” But that in … Continue reading →

The Trouble with Tribbles is one of my favorite episodes from the original Star Trek. Captain Kirk is focused on an issue with the Klingons. Meanwhile, cute round fuzzy balls that purr have started reproducing and thereby become another problem—but … Continue reading →

Sunday evening our friends and family gave my wife and I a surprise party for our 30th wedding anniversary; our actual anniversary will occur on Tuesday, June 25. Apparently this party had been in the planning stages since April. Even … Continue reading →