January 2012
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Maybe I’m Allergic to Your Intolerance
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4 min read
My daughter is allergic to peanuts. I have to confess that the moment I found out, I was upset. Not for her, but for me. Her allergy would deprive me of one of my favorite foods: peanut butter. I got over that (mostly) and we try very hard to be careful for her sake.One of…
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Learning to Code
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1 min read
I saw this article and it shamed me into doing something new. I’ve decided to learn to code thanks to Codeacademy. I’m 63% done with the first course in under an hour! Next stop: Code Ninja!
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When GOD Gives Conflicting Instructions
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4 min read
On her blog yesterday, the Rev. Susan Russell announced a Celebration of Equality. It is a really special event in the life of her Pasadena congregation and I’m sure is going to be an awesome sight. In the midst of this celebration is a “sneak preview” of a new documentary about the Rt. Rev. V.…
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Celebrating Fools
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Today is Epiphany. It is one of those church holidays that has morphed over time to become what is known in some parts as “Three Kings Day”. Originally something else, it is now the day we honor the “Wise Men” or “Three Kings”. Unfortunately, we celebrate without the hint of irony that comes with getting…
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On the 12th Day of Christmas
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I love vigilantly keeping the Christmas decorations up through Christmas. Take a look at what we did for the kids at my tumblr page. My wife did the fireplace and I did the logs and fire. We also had a great time counting down the days! Tonight the Wise Guys show up. What do you…
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Of Rules and Fairness
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2 min read
In last night’s college basketball game, Michigan State beat Wisconsin in overtime. What is interesting is the crazy clock controversy that erupted during the game. The problem? Two clocks showing two different times and a game tying three-pointer that never was. Take a look at a news account of it. What is interesting to…