I’m reminded of a sound bite from a presidential debate between Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter. Carter presented what he thought was a good case against then Governor Reagan’s position on Medicare. And when Carter finished, Reagan started his counterpoint by saying, “There you go again.” And then he pointed out the flaws in Carter’s statements. But what did “there you go again” mean? … The rest of the story…
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If you were a “climate change” advocate, or some sort of “global warming” proponent, what would be the best way to express your beliefs? Show of hands? OK, Susie. What do you think the answer is? “Um, buy a half a billion dollar yacht?” That’s right, Susie. Of course, that’s only for the super-smart, super-rich people. But you’ve got the right idea. Express your … The rest of the story…
Which is more important? More essential? And more vital to human endeavors? Peace or liberty? If you chose peace, go sit down in the back of the class and think about what you just did Mr. Man. Or Missy Miss. Because when, in the course of all human events, did peace throw off the shackles of tyranny? Now, it would certainly be primo if … The rest of the story…
In the nineteen years since September 11, 2001 I don’t believe I’ve ever written anything about it. And I’m not really gonna dwell on it right now either. Because just about everything that could be said about it has been said. But I do want to make the easily observable claim of how it was a cowardly hit and run. Typical of people who … The rest of the story…
A thank you letter It’s weird (and annoying) how my mind works (or doesn’t) sometimes. And what I’m talking about is how I’ve been meaning to get to this thank you letter every time I’ve opened my text editor for a week. But instead I’d write and talk about something else. And now another week has passed without me saying it. So… Here’s the … The rest of the story…
A conversation in a song stayed in the back of my mind The technical definition of a fugue, in music, is: “a contrapuntal composition in which a short melody or phrase (the subject) is introduced by one part and successively taken up by others and developed by interweaving the parts.” I like to think of it, simply, as a conversation in a song. Either … The rest of the story…
Resurrection Day 2019 This episode of Rhyme and Reason is based on something I wrote back in 2017. And subscribers to the podcast will hear my Resurrection Day song called “The Way”. I’m including the lyrics below. In the recording I also acknowledged my buddy, Greg, and his reference to the zombie apocalypse that already happened. Tune in to get the Bible reference he … The rest of the story…
I’ve Got Things To Do I wouldn’t mind stopping all of the wars. I’d be a diplomat, If I could know for sure in my heart That it was simple as that. But peace will have to wait. I can’t just change my life around. I’m in the middle of something That has me helplessly bound. I’ve got things to do. And I’ve got … The rest of the story…
There is no greater love than this…. …that a man be willing to lay down his life for his friends. Do you have a love like that living in your heart? It doesn’t mean that you have to be killed in order to prove you love your friends. It means you’d be willing to do that if things ever got to that point. I pray … The rest of the story…
Are you on the winning team? Or are you hanging with losers? This is bigger than your weekend softball team. Or school sports or even pro sports. If you’ve ever played sports of any kind, I know you remember how much more fun it was to be on the winning team. Right? Of course, it’s good to be a gracious loser, because no team … The rest of the story…