My wife thought this video of a conference call gone awry was better than today’s previous posts. I think it reminds us all of the #1 reason we don’t actually want videophones no matter how much we say we do. My pastor thinks I’m crazy for posting it.
He Can Move
I was oddly charmed by this video of a man dancing around the world.
Revival Sweeps The Prairies
Check out the rodent revival (flash link).
The Goblet of Fire
Paula and I went to see Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire last night.
Loved it. Easily the best of the series so far. In fact, I think it was better than the book upon which it was based (and I NEVER think that about a movie).
So Dana Is Using Two Word Sentences…
Dana has started using two word sentences occassionally.
Usually it’s just a stock phrase, like “get down” (please put me on the ground) or “all done” or “thank you” or “hold you” (I’d like a hug, please) or even “wuv you.”
Every once in a while, though, she’ll come up with an original sentence. Like “wipe fluffles” (my stuffed lamb has gone poop and needs a diaper change) or “goose honk.”
But a few days ago she came up with a zinger. I was being my usual goofy self and she looked me straight in the eye and said, “Daddy silly.”
Ouch. So young and yet so perceptive.
College Ministry Under Heat
If you haven’t been following the story, there’s been a brouhaha at the Air Force Academy over Christian cadets acting like Christians (going to meetings, talking to their friends, etc). The always excellent GetReligion has a good article on it.
Too Cool
After losing his bid for a third term as president, Teddy Roosevelt led an expedition to explore and map the 1,000 mile long River of Doubt. Three men died on the journey–one from the river and two from the actions of others on the team–there’s a book about it. The preacher in me can’t help pointing out that when you journey down the river of doubt it’s not the doubt itself that is most likely to kill your spiritual health–it’s how you respond to it.
Dilbert Dude On ID
Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert, just wrote a fascinating essay on understanding the Darwinism/Intelligent Design debate. No matter what you expect this essay to say, it’s different. (update: he published parts two, three, and four)
Understanding Today’s Students
Presbyterian college minister Rhett Smith has a pretty lengthy essay about today’s students.
Our Dog Died
I’ve held off on posting this for a few days because I’ve been on the busy side. As my brother mentioned, our family dog died last week back in Louisiana. Her name was Missy, and she was one of the best dogs ever.
She was a pretty funny dog. For instance, she used to try to herd my parents as though they were sheep. Quite comical.
It sounds as though she died very peacefully, but I know it’s a hard blow to my parents. They both loved her very much. I did, too, but I’ve been living a few thousand miles away from her and so it lessened the blow.
My dad says he doesn’t want another dog, but he’s a big softie. Some pathetic looking animal will turn up on his doorstep sooner or later, and he’ll adopt it.
But it will never replace Missy.