By Jerry Wilson, on October 12th, 2008%
As has no doubt been noticed by readers of this blog I am something of a Sarah Palin fan. However, last night a quite disturbing incident involving the governor of Alaska took place that must be noted.
As has been noted (and lied about by the media — shocker, eh?), Palin dropped the ceremonial first puck at . . . → Read More: Correcting Sarah Palin’s Only Flaw
By Jerry Wilson, on October 12th, 2008%
In one of those rare times when a vendor reminding you of something coming due way in advance is a good thing, GoDaddy just reminded me that my purchase of their proprietary blogging software comes up for renewal on November eleventh. No way will I have all six hundred plus posts moved from the old site . . . → Read More: Change Of Plans
By Jerry Wilson, on October 11th, 2008%
At its heart blogging is a public expression of private thoughts. Yes, it’s a handy venue for pontificating about any given topic. But when you get down to the heart of the matter (hope Don Henley doesn't mind me pinching one of his lyrics), true blogging is one person, one viewpoint, consider it as you will. . . . → Read More: A Public Expression Of A Private Thought
By Jerry Wilson, on October 10th, 2008%
So what exactly is the problem so many people have with Sarah Palin?
Before getting into this, a couple of backdrop notes are in order. First, the Christian involved with politics on any level does not have the luxury of demonizing their opponent. Criticize policies, yes. But when calling out dishonesty, the requirement is to state the . . . → Read More: The Problem With Palin
By Jerry Wilson, on October 9th, 2008%
Earlier today, in the comments area I received a missive from one Holly the Hippie (no, I’m not being flippant — that’s what her e-mail address says) snarking about how I hadn’t posted her comment from even earlier about yesterday’s post:
I like how you only publish positive comments. You didn’t post the one that I left . . . → Read More: Commenting On Comments
By Jerry Wilson, on October 8th, 2008%
I started out today feeling rather blah about things. The euphoria over reaching a milestone in the book’s progress had worn off, and I was not looking forward to another day at the office. Neither was I feeling all warm and snuggly over the morning commute. I really dislike the hassle of it all. But duty . . . → Read More: Wearing The Right Hat
By Jerry Wilson, on October 7th, 2008%
I finished the first draft of the chapter for Nancyjo Mann (Barnabas’ lead singer) a short time ago. There are still a ton of great quotes I need to work into it, but the framework is there.
All the artist chapters are now done in first draft or completed form. Of course there’s proofreading and all that. . . . → Read More: Touching The Finish Line
By Jerry Wilson, on October 7th, 2008%
Tonight’s debate was summed up very nicely…
… in a thirty-one year old song by Ambrosia:
Art beware, it’s all been done
There’s nothing new under the sun
What a waste of my time
So take heed of all new schemes
Just variations on old themes
How could I be so blind?
It’s sad when you’ve got it down to a pat thing
Sad thing . . . → Read More: Voters Beware
By Jerry Wilson, on October 7th, 2008%
To say tonight’s Presidential candidates debate is huge ranks alongside the movie studio executive’s note on Fred Astaire’s screen test that he could dance a little in the Understatement Hall of Fame. There are at least a few scattered shards of light amidst the incessant baying of newshounds on Obama’s behalf, meaning now is the time . . . → Read More: Is Tonight’s McCain-Obama Debate Huge? Uh… Could Fred Astaire Dance?
By Jerry Wilson, on October 6th, 2008%
Picking up from yesterday:
One of the standard lines hurled against those who reference genuine faith and Scripture when it comes to political affairs or business practices is that you’re trying to put words in God’s mouth and/or tell Him what to do.
Which, putting it politely, is a sad sack of steer manure.
The honest believer knows not . . . → Read More: Honesty About Faith = Honesty About Politics