Author Archives: Thom
They grow up
Yesterday at church one of the boys we taught in Cub Scouts was a greeter at the door. I said hello and shook his hand–and suddenly realized I was talking to his chest. He has grown more than just a … Continue reading
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Passion
I recently reconnected with an old friend, who invited me to join an online forum exploring passion–as in the things that really drive us. In order to apply I had to answer a question about my personal passions. Fortunately my … Continue reading
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Someone who gets it
David Yager, president of University of the Arts, had this to say in response to demands that Camille Paglia, who is on the staff there, be fired or de-platformed for views that disagree with those of the plaintiffs: Unfortunately, as … Continue reading
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Shredded popcorn
Just a little musical snack for your Friday afternoon…
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Oh Say, Can You See…What We’re Becoming?
My father worked several jobs at a time to provide for our family. One of those jobs was fixing and maintaining sewing machines out of our home. Since our house was clearly visible from one of the busiest roads in … Continue reading
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A person to be loved
I’m involved in the leadership of our men’s group in my church. We often discuss how we can motivate the men in our congregation to fulfill their assignments to watch over and care for the families in our neighborhood, and … Continue reading
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Christmas at Sea
I recently ran across a video of Sting performing a concert of winter-oriented music. Included in the concert was his setting of a Robert Louis Stevenson poem “Christmas at Sea”, which tells the tale of a sailor on a ship … Continue reading
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Blame her? Thank her!
**Trigger warning: Religion** I caught part of a song the other day referencing Adam and Eve and wondering why Eve gets all the blame. Eve does get a pretty bad rap in most Christian culture, but I’m grateful to be in … Continue reading
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Unintended consequences and perverse incentives
When well-intentioned rules go awry…
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Stop thinking for me!
It would seem that Facebook, now officially embarrassed by their having been used to influence elections, is now willing to be used to…influence society. Thank you, that’s SO much better. Silicon Valley seems increasingly interested in helping “the right people” … Continue reading
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