Vandalize a Church; Get an Xbox

The charity on display in this article seems wrongheaded on several levels. Or perhaps its not, or well-intentioned but poorly executed. Thoughts?

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Thanksgiving

I am thankful for a good day. It began with my roommate Jesse helping me roll about 10 lbs of meat for Pakistani meatballs, which cut the time it took to do it in half. Plus, it was nice to chat and have tea together.
I am thankful for getting to have Thanksgiving dinner with my [...]

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Wet and Windy Night

About a week and a half ago, I set out to walk to Laura and Meg’s for a Social Justice Club meeting on the Palestininian Israeli Conflict, which consisted of a good presentation, good discussion, and warm fellowship. I decided to walk, not remembering the forecast which called for rain, frigid rain I might [...]

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Impeccable Timing…

…on my part to write an article about my love of fruitcake to coincide with the Gateway Men’s Chorus’ holiday production for this year.
By the way, I do not want to herein go into debate about the topic of homosexuality, which is an issue that deserves more measured and thoughtful discussion than that which generally [...]

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A Very Sufjan Christmas

Well, over the past several years I have been gifting friends with Christmas music that Sufjan Stevens produced for his family and friends and which found its way onto the web. As it looked like it was being made available on web sites with no objection from Sufjan, I felt free to copy it and [...]

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A Joy-filled Article to Write About Desserts and Fruitcake-Yes I Said Fruitcake!

This is my first full-fledged article in Catapult since the one that was difficult to write and publish. This one was a joy to write, after intitially thinking that I really did not have anything to write about for the Just Desserts issue. Yes, it discusses fruitcake, which admitting that you like is a little [...]

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Single, Grey Male Looking For a Home…

…OK, so I am talking about a cat. If you are looking for one, this is a pretty sweet opportunity and would help out some of my colleagues at work. Here is the bio…
Bruiser is…
…a short haired, grey cat with white flecks who is 2-2 1/2 years old
…2 wheel drive i.e. his front claws have [...]

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Today I was a Little Bit Like Mary, a Little Bit Like Martha, and a Little Bit Like Warren Sapp…

…only not in that order. Sometimes I rather overbook myself on Sundays and this one was no exception. In fact, it was probably a little crazier than most.
This morning I woke earlyish, but not nearly early enough, to begin preparations for a tea time I had planned for after our night worship service and congregational [...]

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Autumn Glories’ Last Post…

…probably not, but here are some shots (titled and untitled) of leaves that have been pressing in the hard drive, and one of advent on its way.

lewis park

And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.

“petals [...]

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And I Say Unto You, Behold, the Ovaries are Red Unto Harvest. And the Biotech Companies Begin to Draw Their Wages.

OK, so that is a little bitter and shrill blog post title. I was quite disappointed last night when I saw the gap closing on the lead that the “No” votes had in the Amendment 2 vote. I pretty much could guess the conclusion and went to bed. I am not a Republican, but do [...]

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