I was pleased to read an Australian article offering a fresh perspective on what makes a good, sound relationship. It may seem trite, but it echoes what I used to say to couples in marriage counseling (as a pastor) for many years. The Loaf of Bread Test was unwittingly invented by the husband of a… Continue reading Marriage and the “loaf of bread test”
Tag: True Dat
“Forget Bribery. The Real Scam Is Pretending That Degrees Have Value.”
That’s the title of an article in Bloomberg by Elaine Ou. She makes some good points. … none of the parents involved in the recent college admissions bribery scandal tried to get their kids into Caltech or MIT, the sort of universities where students are generally expected to acquire skills relevant to a productive career.… Continue reading “Forget Bribery. The Real Scam Is Pretending That Degrees Have Value.”
Quote of the day
Received via e-mail, original source unknown: That would certainly solve most of our problems, political, social, economic and cultural. Sadly, few people are willing to do so. They always want someone else to do it – and pay for it as well. Peter
Gotcha!
From Sal the Agorist on Twitter a few days ago: Talk about being hoist with his own (logical) petard! Peter
No s***, Sherlock!
Sent in by several readers, original post not seen: It might indeed! Peter
Not a bad attitude towards money, IMHO
From Pearls Before Swine yesterday (click the image to be taken to a larger view at the comic’s Web site): I approve. I’ve met a number of fairly wealthy people in my time, some during my business career, others as a pastor or chaplain. The one trait most of them had in common was that… Continue reading Not a bad attitude towards money, IMHO
The (political) Pilgrim’s Progress
“The Pilgrim’s Progress from This World, to That Which Is to Come” is one of the most significant works of religious allegory in the English language. Penned by John Bunyan in 1678, it’s been in print ever since. On Gab the other day, I saw this cartoon illustration of a political pilgrim’s progress. It made… Continue reading The (political) Pilgrim’s Progress
Good question!
Seen on Gab yesterday: Judging by the behavior of far too many individuals (few of whom are readers of this blog, of course), and virtually all politicians, I can understand why! Peter
Sissified?
Stephan Pastis takes on the National Football League. Click the image to be taken to a full-size version at the comic’s Web page. I think he has a point. When I arrived in this country, more than two decades ago, I can still remember getting the distinct impression that American football was a license to… Continue reading Sissified?
You and your ammunition
A giggleworthy article at the Gunmart blog classifies you, as a gun owner, in terms of your choice of carry (i.e. defensive) ammunition. It’s a hoot! A few excerpts: Fiocchi – “I carry a Kel-Tec.” Glaser Safety Slug – “I carry a Glock 7. Its made in Germany. It doesn’t show up on airport X-ray… Continue reading You and your ammunition