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Straight Talk in a Crooked World
Glowing with delight and giddy over this new relationship forged in the electronic glow of an online game, she told me proudly, “he was a Navy SEAL.” Immediately my internal fraud detector went on red alert and I watched him even more intently. Nope. Did not compute. I introduced myself and offered a firm handshake […]
Read More Stolen ValorMany of you are familiar with the story of Saeed Abedini, an American pastor imprisoned in Iran. The ACLJ has just published a Christmas letter he wrote, and I am riveted by this man’s faith and hope in the midst of the extreme physical hell and torture he’s enduring. As the letter says, this is […]
Read More Saeed’s Christmas LetterThe Maccabeats have done it again! Here’s their new Hanukkah song All About That Nais. That strange word is explained in the preface to the video. The original song is a crude homage to womanly figures and I love that the gentlemen from Yeshiva have once again morphed a party song into a memorable holiday tune. […]
Read More All About That NaisNeed a project for the holidays? Perhaps your church group, company, or civic organization wants to make someone’s Christmas brighter? Consider adopting a U.S. soldier. Our men and women are serving in myriad locations all over the world, some of which are dangerous and inhospitable. A little holiday cheer can go a long way. At […]
Read More Adopt a U.S. SoldierIf you haven’t heard it already (it’s gotten nearly 15 million hits on YouTube), may I present the astounding a capella Mary, Did You Know? as performed by the Pentatonix. Check out the Pentatonix YouTube channel for more Christmas magic. Their only instruments are their voices. Even if you think you don’t know who they are, you […]
Read More Mary, Did You Know?Update, 12/1/14: A new website to support fire victims is up and running, Carlton Complex Recovery! *** In July of this year the largest wildfire in state history swept through Okanogan County in north central Washington. Four or five different fires, collectively known as the Carlton Complex Fire, ravaged multiple towns and destroyed 325 to 350 […]
Read More Pateros Needs Your Help!The Burke Museum at the University of Washington has succeeded in bringing the original Seahawks logo to Seattle! The Burke’s press release: Mask that inspired Seattle Seahawks logo on display at Burke Museum beginning November 22, 2014 Photos, historical information, and other goodies from the Seattle PI: Native mask that likely inspired Seahawks logo is unveiled […]
Read More Kwakwaka’wakw Mania!“He’s a sadistic stalker who preys on their childhood traumas,” mutters the sublimely cool male detective from behind self-important sunglasses as he surveys the scene. He immediately gives a detailed suspect profile as the fourth button on his tailored button-up shirt strains at the stress of his notable pecs. He continues to saunter as his […]
Read More StalkerHow Your Generation Donates During the Holidays [Infographic] | The TurboTax Blog. Here’s a very interesting infographic from the TurboTax blog detailing how each generation gives during the holidays. Note how the oldest people give the most despite many of them being on limited incomes.
Read More How Your Generation DonatesCoworkers brought to my attention a wonderful, easy to read monthly newsletter from the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, Crossing Paths. This month’s edition features the best article I’ve ever read on why it’s important to keep your leaves, not throw them away. Other articles feature how to properly interact with local wildlife. As […]
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