Do you like bad news? Of course not. But that’s what we’re served on a daily basis by much of the media. So I’m always on the lookout (Send me links!) for good news; stories where people overcome the odds, or perform some almost miraculous feat, or where God helps an individual become better than [...]

The big day had finally arrived. It wasn’t every day that we made taking the boys to a movie such a high priority. But I owe a great deal to one Mr. C.S. Lewis. You see, it was his books that led to Tolkien; which then on to all the fantastic tales of science fiction [...]

Just a note to say my brother’s site is back up after being down for several months. Head over and say a prayer for their 3-month-old baby girl, Macy, who’s surgery is scheduled to begin at 10 EST. I’m sure they’ll appreciate it.
Update: Baby Macy’s surgery went well!

The bill that passed in the House by a 308-106 margin, has been filibustered by the Democrats in the Senate. (Maybe they should change their name to the Filibusters?) Proponents of the bill fell 3 votes shy to remove the filibuster.
Remember, the bill calls for drilling in just 2,000 of the 19,600,000 acre reserve. That’s [...]

My father passed along this wonderful story, of a family fighting cancer. It’s a story of a gift—the lifelong dream to play at the Augusta National—and the kind-hearted gentleman who made it happen.
In this season of giving, it is stories like these that remind me to search out the hurting, because they don’t always [...]

Damon, dollars and you
There’s wisdom in the words of Bill Simmons, The Sports Guy, as he chides fans for their outcry against Johnny Damon who recently signed with their hated rival, the Yankees.
Wisest man ever, huh?
The Monkey man does his best to state his position on same-sex marriage, polygamy and Solomon apparent lack of [...]

Been offline the past couple of days, but wanted to hop back on and greet my much appreciated readers with a Merry Christmas and hopes for a wonderful 2006. One other tidbit of good news on this day is the House passing the Illegal Immigration Act HR4437. It’s a step in the right direction. Have [...]

Playing favorites on the Net?
A nasty nest of problems is now cropping up as those with vested interests want their content given a higher priority.
Pixar: 20 Years of Animation
Pixar makes the MoMA. Well deservered recognition. They’re batting .1000… so far.
Pepsi beats Coke with stock surge
Is Pepsi the new Coke? Not New Coke just… the new [...]

Every book up for a re-release could use a few updates, I guess. Just check and see how many of the changes from the 1963 version to the 1991 version are chronicled are motivated by political-correctness. How dare Mother Rabbitt be seen in the kitchen! [via Lileks]

It may be my entering those “middle years.” Or, it could be I’m softening up as a result of working with the 7-year-olds on my son’s YMCA basketball team. More likely it’s a result of being so active in my two boys’ lifes with a baby on the way. Whatever the case, I’m easily moved [...]

Love him or hate him, you’ve got to admit that Kobe is a baller. Last night he laid 62 points on the Dallas Mavericks; in three quarters. Now everybody is debating whether Phillip should have left him in for the 4th. It’s not hard to see why many see the NBA as having mixed up [...]

The web has grown more in 2005 than it did at the height of the dotcom boom, says a study.
Sooner or later this will have to level off. Here are the latest stats.
Pa. Awaits Intelligent Design Ruling
School have been allowed to teach the theory of evolution for decades. But lately the theory of intelligent design [...]

If you haven’t already, head over to Soldiers’ Angels and make a donation! Support our women and men in uniform — and their families — this Christmas! And sending them a handwritten letter would be a nice thing too!

Very good news on the research front as both Democrats and Republicans came together to approve HR 2520, the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act. This after Democrats initially tried to block a vote on this bill. Basketball superstar, Julius Erving, worked to gain support for this legislation as well.
The point of emphasis it that [...]