Author Archives: Thom

Emma Watson is in the news again, and as usual it’s not for anything particularly controversial. But she did say something interesting and worth focusing in on a bit: “People are like: ‘Where are you living? What are you doing?’ … Continue reading →

All of us, to varying degrees, like to build an echo chamber. We like to surround ourselves with people who agree with us. I’m certainly no different. So when people recommend websites or blogs that represent my point of view I … Continue reading →

Okay, everyone! Let’s hear your best clean joke! Here’s mine: There was a group of big-game hunters from various countries who had met through the years and become good friends to the point that they began going on expeditions together. … Continue reading →

My brother played the french horn since junior high, and so I grew up having the french horn lines in music pointed out to me. Not that I mind. There’s nothing like a heroic french horn line. The gentlemen of … Continue reading →

I recently saw a post on Facebook that got me thinking. It said, in essence, that religion is not necessary to be moral; all you need is empathy. I don’t necessarily disagree with the first part of that statement. People … Continue reading →

This is another religious post, so if this sort of thing bothers you, try back tomorrow. As I’ve mentioned before, if God were interested in settling the matter of His existence beyond debate He would have long ago. The lack … Continue reading →

I came home from work tonight expecting to get ambushed when I walked in the door. My wife and youngest son were off to his tennis lesson, so I figured at least one of the other two would want me … Continue reading →