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Monthly Archives: December 2009
The Best and Worst of 2009
It’s been another exciting year, and we want to thank you all for reading and, if applicable, posting comments on our blog. Once again, we would like to close out the year with summary remarks about good and bad stuff related to … Continue reading
The Aesthetics of Christmas
As another Christmas rolls around, Amy and I have been struck again by the sheer beauty of the story. The God of the universe condescends to take on human flesh and even humbles himself to the point of joining a rather pedestrian … Continue reading
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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Our daughter Maggie, age 5, loves classical music. Now, please don’t take this as obnoxious mommy-bragging. She has chosen this genre completely on her own. But to balance that statement, I will add that our three-year-old’s favorite song is “Smoke … Continue reading
Top Ten Albums of the Decade
It’s the end of the ‘00s, which means it’s time for top ten lists. Below are my picks for the best albums of the last ten years. Honorable mentions: Bob Dylan’s Modern Times, The Killers’ Day and Age, Neko Case’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Arcade Fire, Bob Dylan, Kings of Leon, Morrissey, Radiohead, Ron Sexsmith, TV on the Radio, U2, Wilco
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Mommy Porn
Late at night certain people stalk the Internet, doing irreparable harm to their psyches and those of their families. They cruise from site to site, soaking up fantasy after fantasy, and with each click of the mouse they take one … Continue reading
Two Cheers for the Manhattan Declaration
If you haven’t done so yet, check out the recent Manhattan Declaration, a Christian manifesto on issues related to abortion, marriage, and religious freedom. Co-authored by Charles Colson, Robert George, and Timothy George, the statement was initially signed by over … Continue reading