Wherein I Admit A Grave Disappointment

My husband had today off. That means that not only did he not go into work, he also didn’t have to build any wheels, adjust any derailleurs, ride SAG or any of the other bike-related things which generally consume portions of his Saturdays. So we decided to trek over to the new Ginormous Used Book [...]

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The Dilemma That Plagues Us All

I just received an email about the most pressing, concerning dilemma we all face right now. Just in time, too. Is it about The War on Whichever Thing We Have a War On? No. Is it about the upcoming presidential election? No. Is it about health care? No. Dear Katherine, how about a fun and [...]

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Pet Peeve–The Christian Version

People don’t “win souls for Christ”. God may use you to get some message across to someone.  But the Holy Spirit does the heavy lifting.

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Atonement

I’m fascinated by how we cross-evaluate ideas in the various realms of fiction. We can have what is essentially the same narrative idea, but it’s worth is continually judged not only on its merits but in the context of its expression. To my mind there is no clearer example of this than Ian McEwan’s Atonement. [...]

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Let Me Be Honest Here

Patrick & Lydia’s tips for going to Disney World made the Tennessean. Apparently this happened while I was on Mars, because I’m just now finding out about it. The column was one with which I have a love-hate relationship–Ms. Cheap. I love Ms. Cheap when she’s talking about saving a few bucks on your groceries [...]

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The One Phrase We Keep Saying At Our House This Week

How did [this show] make it on to the air while Arrested Development got cancelled?

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Common Sense Is Not Authorised

Nothing good can ever come of feeling guilty. I knew that Husband was expecting some rims via UPS for his latest wheel-building gig.  That usually means that between 1 and 2 I can steel myself for the doorbell and two crazedly-barking dogs.   So around 9:30 I decided I’d take my shower.  And that’s when [...]

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“The Selma Of Our Generation”

I’m starting to be suspicious of my fellow man. Scratch that.  I’ve been suspicious for awhile, but now I’m downright cantankerously dismissive.   Thursday afternoon as I waited rather impatiently to be pumped full of drugs I was a captive audience for CNN.   They were, of course, doing a story on the Jena 6. [...]

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What’s My Home Worth?

Ahh! HGTV.  Where would I be without it?  Heaven knows I certainly wouldn’t be feeling inferior about my countertops, flooring and tub size. This weekend I watched a handful of those little HGTV throw-away shows which go by different names but are all essentially the same root concept–you get to see inside other people’s houses. [...]

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Isn’t This Fun?

The first time I heard about kidney stones I was in biology class in 9th grade.   My teacher, the lovely and talented Cindy Oyer, told us about them in graphic detail.  I swore I never wanted one of those. Right now I am passing my 64th. Or 65th.   I think we’ve lost count. And, [...]

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