Tonight I went and prayed at my church's prayer room. In my 'umble opinion it was probably the most pathetic prayer effort I've ever undertaken. My wife recently made the observation that I love … [Read more...]
Passionate, patient, persistent and then powerful. The progression of prayer.
What in the Cell?
Tonight I watched the movie "The Social Network" about Mark Zuckerberg and the founding of Facebook. Very good film. From what I read after watching the film it was inspired by a true story. … [Read more...]
Historical Records – Links and memo on Old Oratories
I feel like such a blog hopper. It's only been 12 years and I'm already on my 4th blog theme. I know, flippant Phil. As a journalist I love historical records and as a nostalgic pack rat I keep … [Read more...]
Muggle Magic
Why do people love Harry Potter? What is it about that world that enthralls so many? Whilst I haven’t read any of the books I have watched the movie. [Enter my wife’s derisive laugh track … [Read more...]
Some Random Thoughts
I haven't written much as of late. Stating the obvious to me and the inconsequential to everyone else is how I like to start most of my entries. Here are my thoughts on shuffle mode. American … [Read more...]
David Stern and the San Antonio Spurs stink really … really bad
Sour Grapes sure. But I'm not too far off. So here goes my tirade. David Stern should just give the Spurs the title. Basketball is becoming a circus much like the other "controlled" sports: boxing, … [Read more...]
Holdin’ A Braveheart Prayer in Texas
You can learn a lot by watching poker. I sure have. The most obvious is that I watch too much poker. The second lesson is that of the calculated risk. Most humans want the sure thing. The 100% … [Read more...]
Artificial Achievement
Last night I won a war. Tonight I shuffled paper and balanced the books. One night was wasted, the other will never be noticed. Yet tonight I accomplished something. Nothing that anyone will ever … [Read more...]