Quality interweb mischief from Jared Bridges
Jared Bridges Sen. Kerry’s recent GQ interview included describing the qualities a man should look for in a woman. Among the traits that Kerry looks for is that she must be a full woman: Sense of womanhood. Full woman. Confident. It’s a woman who loves being a woman. Who wears her womanhood. Generally, this is good advice. … Read more
The inner struggles of a person, with all their intricacies, tend to be handled in one of two ways by today’s theraputic culture. Either a person divulges without exception everything that is going on inside in an attempt to purge the demons that haunt them (demons usually from their childhood—not hell), or they simply leave … Read more
Some presidents of the United States will always be remembered by history. Whether remembered favorably or unfavorably, certain presidents’ mere names are landmarks in our country’s history. Zachary Taylor is not one of these presidents. A hero of the War of 1812 and several subsequent skirmishes, President Zachary Taylor held office only a year and … Read more
Did you ever meet somebody who read Playboy magazine “for the articles?” Sure you have—it’s a pretty standard line that’s used by anyone who wants to maintain a semblance of purity while shirking its substance. Likewise, the standard excuse for going to a Hooters restaurant is “their wings are so good.” It’s interesting that I’ve … Read more
If one reads enough blogs and editorials, one might come away with the impression that there is nothing good at all going on in the world. In some respects it is true, as sin has affected every part of the world in which we live. But is it all bad? After all, God created his … Read more
Politicians who fail morally should give up the “fall on the sword” speech. I’ve yet to see one truly repent of their moral failings without trying to make a hero out of themselves. New Jersey Governor James McGreevey’s speech today was no exception. The only sword he fell on was a rubber one that bent … Read more
While I agree with others in the blogosphere in being outraged that OSCE inspectors monitors will be present for the November elections (at the invitation of Colin Powell), I think we should keep things in perspective. After all, what will the OSCE do if they find anything amiss? What can they do? A European alliance … Read more
Blogger Matthew White is chronicling the Parris Island Marine boot camp experience of blogger Donald Sensing’s son Stephen in a series called Adventures in Parris…Island, and it’s a must-read. With all the negative press the military has gotten recently, it’s good to know that there are soldiers defending this country with the wherewithal to withstand … Read more
I took this photo not far from where I live, just after I eight lunch.
No spoilers here, so it’s safe to read on. I saw The Village this week and was duly impressed. While many do not share my opinion, I think that there are generally two camps that viewers of M. Night Shyamalan’s films fall into: those who think his films are silly, and those who think his … Read more