As with any State of the Union address, President Barack Obama this year had several audiences and there were multiple aims for the White House: To show that he understands the economy is still struggling and that he will do more to help the unemployed find jobs, and to portray a different side of himself…
Last week we started a series on soul care where we talked about working out physically to care for our bodies and keep them in shape and how we need to give the same attention to our souls. And while most of us recognize we have a spiritual component we refer to as a soul,…
Out by Laura Preble Kindle edition, 1st edition, 266 pages In a society where “perpendiculars,” opposite-sex couples, are forbidden, persecuted, freakish…Chris Bryant, a preacher’s son, finds himself in love…with a girl. Chris has always been faithful to his Anglicant religion – even though he’s never felt like everyone else, never felt…parallel. And then it happens:…
Europe is a huge lure for American tourists, offering culture and enchantment unlike many parts of our country and our neighboring nations. Exploring the Eurozone is much easier now than it used to be due to the practically nonexistent border crossings and procedures. As more nations apply to join the zone, exploration becomes more and…
“Proposition 8 does not ‘dishonor’ gays and lesbians.” So says the brief filed with the Supreme Court by the advocates of Prop. 8, because same-sex couples are not “similarly situated” with opposite sex couples. Glad they cleared that up. And while I’m frankly feeling even more dishonored having read the brief (and the brief in…
The world is full of all types of amazing food. One of the best things about food is that it can be a geography lesson. There is just so much to learn about food and where it comes from and just how that affects the taste. I often talk a lot about wine and how…
I’m curious, how many of you made a New Year’s resolution this year? How many of you have broken them already? There is a long tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. It’s an opportunity to reflect on our current actions and set goals to achieve, or make resolutions to change. Typically, resolutions have to do…
Del Sol High School, Las Vegas, Nevada Jan . 29 11:40 A.M. PST Remarks by the president on comprehensive immigration reform: THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you! Thank you so much. (Applause.) It is good to be back in Las Vegas! (Applause.) And it is good to be among so many good friends. Let me…
When you were born, your parents counted your fingers and toes. They lovingly stroked your baby-soft skin, checked to make sure all parts were present and accounted for, then they looked into your face and wondered what might become of you someday. They never asked for a refund because of your hair (or lack thereof)….
It’s the end of January already! How many of you have still kept your New Year’s resolutions? I spent New Year’s Day taking down all of my holiday decorations, boxing them up, putting the boxes in the rafters of my garage and then cleaning up. I mean a deep cleaning. Polishing the furniture, vacuuming, cleaning…
