Category Archives: mini editorials
Chuck Colson, Nixon’s right-hand man, dies
I don’t want to say this is a surprise, because Chuck Colson was getting older and no one lives forever. But I’m sorry to hear this nonetheless. As a journalist and as a Christian, I have immense respect for Chuck … Continue reading
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Girl born without hands wins penmanship award
This makes my chicken scratch look pretty pitiful… Girl born without hands wins penmanship award – Good News – TODAY.com. Related Posts:No Related Posts
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Tagged chicken, chicken scratch, girl, good, look, news today, scratch
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Tattooed people drink more, says new study
This study is one that I file in the “doesn’t surprise me” category. Look, it’s not that I’m biased against everyone with tattoos. I know plenty of people who have small, nondescript tattoos. But tattoos are so not a fashion … Continue reading
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Tagged category, fashion, fashion statement, getting a tattoo, plenty, statement, surprise, tattoos, time, vitals
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NYT: Desperate brides try feeding tube diet
This is just… unbelievable. I am not even sure how to respond. According to this, many soon-to-be brides are losing weight for the big day by getting a feeding tube inserted into their noses and going on an 800-calorie diet. … Continue reading
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Tagged calorie diet, crash diets, diet, diet pills, dumb things, NYT, reason, Today, tube, weight
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US cancels food aid to North Korea
I totally understand why the government is doing this, and quite frankly, I agree with it. We SHOULD create sanctions against North Korea if they continue to behave in an aggressive manner. But I know that the people who will … Continue reading
thoughts on kids and athletics
I’ve been training for this particular race about 14 weeks, give or take. I’ve been running for almost 2 years (it will be exactly 2 years in mid-May). It feels quite odd… in a way, running feels like a completely … Continue reading
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Tagged cable, direct tv satellite, directtv, media exposure, obesity, running feels like, satellite type, television, way, yesterday
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Mega Millions mega whopper
That gal in Maryland who claims to have a mega millions ticket? For the record, I don’t think she has it. You don’t “lose” a winning lottery ticket, and you definitely don’t hide it at a Mcdonalds. It mystifies me … Continue reading
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Tagged country, kind, lottery, lottery ticket, McDonald's, mega millions, person, Truth, vitals, Whopper
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‘Ghost ship’ sinks after Coast Guard fires at it
This has got to be the most fun assignment in the Coast Guard in a long time! Fire at this abandoned ship until it sinks to the bottom- it’s a large target, nearly impossible to miss! Entertaining! U.S. News – … Continue reading
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Tagged Entertaining, fun, ghost ship, Gulf, gulf of alaska, large target, news, ship, time fire, u s news
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Ultrarunner Micah True’s body found
Talk about eating my words. I am sorry to hear this. What a huge loss to the running community. But I can’t help but wonder if this isn’t exactly how he would have wanted his life to end- running! Renowned … Continue reading
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Tagged body, com, community, eating my words, loss, running community, talk
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baby gates and hamster confessions
While sorting through my RSS feed today, I came across this story about the continued prevalence of children who are injured on stairs. This is not a total surprise- young kids have been falling down stairs for just about as … Continue reading
