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Archive for October 2006

The Settlers Of Catan

It seems like we play this game just about every week. It’s like a mix between Risk and Monopoly, but way more fun, and way shorter. Our friends Joel and Kirsten brought it up with them, and now I’m addicted.
I never win.
I am always this close to winning, and then someone else takes [...]

How To Be A Christian (In Three Easy Steps)

Step One:
Listen to Christian Radio
Step Two:
Show Your National Patriotism
Step Three:
Accuse Others of Being Godless Liberals

Quote Of The Day

My friend, Dusty:
… But tonight, I am going listen to Ghost Face Killah. He is the last real Wu Tang member left.

Observations About Disneyland

Maybe you can’t buy happiness, but you can at least buy nostalgia.
Walt Disney was a hero.
It’s easy to sell sparkly things that light up when you turn out all the lights.
Star Tours would benefit from a new story line. But even if it doesn’t get one, it will never get old.
For some people, Disney [...]

Shibboleth

Shibboleth: “Any language usage indicative of one’s social or regional origin, or more broadly, any practice that identifies members of a group.”
In Judges 12, the residents of Gilead used the password “shibboleth” to identify the Ephraimites. The Ephraimite dialect had difficulty pronouncing the word, and were therefore easily distinguished.
The Church needs a Shibboleth; but [...]

So Good

Sometimes I wonder why I bother blogging when this guy does it so well.

Word On The Street

Scientists find soft tissue in t-rex bone. Michael Crichton seen purchasing island off Costa Rica.
Mona Lisa was new mother. Da Vinci thought to be early “Olan Mills.”
Study suggests Rocket Scientists not as smart as originally thought. Scientists respond: “Nu UH!”
Church offers ATM tithing. [Requires no comment].

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