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Up the Ante!

In my Tuesday night class, we did a nifty in-class activity. As a result of this activity, I learned that I am longing for more enjoyment in life. I want to celebrate more, to dance spontaneously, to have outbursts of singing, to laugh uncontrollably, etc. Call me weird, but I also find a great deal of pleasure in writing. So,Continue reading “Up the Ante!”

Inception

If you haven’t seen Inception, watch it. It will blow your mind. Ever since I watched the movie, I’ve been wanting to write about it, so here it goes: What’s going on beneath the surface of this action-packed movie? Is it about the subconscious mind? Is it about the power of dreams? Is it about Alzheimer’s? Is it aboutContinue reading “Inception”

All Hail Schleiermacher!

“Christianity is not about religion; it’s about a relationship.” If you have run in Christian circles for the past ten years, or even if you have just run into a Christian in the past ten years, you’ve heard this little apothegm. I have grown very weary of hearing it, but I’ve always wondered where it came from and whatContinue reading “All Hail Schleiermacher!”

Public Service Announcement #1

January 10, 2011: There will be a new post this Thursday. I feel absolutely terrible for not posting last week. Please forgive me. Thursday will continue to be the day for new posts, unless something crazy happens, in which case I will notify you via PSA #2. My wife’s birthday is today!

Year In Review

My friends, it has been a crazy year. Millions of gallons of oil have spilled in the sea. Haiti and Chile have had catastophic earthquakes. The Butler Bulldogs and Indianapolis Colts made it to their respective title games and lost in heartwrenching fashion. Spain won the World Cup. The Prince has married a commoner. The ReddensContinue reading “Year In Review”

An Assortment of Goodies

As the title indicates, this post will not have one cohesive thought. I hope you can still enjoy it. A friend of a friend offered his condo to me and Hannah. It is on the beach. We’re heading there tomorrow afternoon and staying for the weekend! Hannah has her first ultrasound on Monday. Crazy! IContinue reading “An Assortment of Goodies”

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

We are lighting the outdoors and bringing dead trees indoors. We are standing in freezing temperatures at 3 A.M. to buy important stuff and listening to some of the most senseless songs ever written. Yes, it must be that time of year again—my favorite holiday of all. Before I go any further, here is the disclaimer: If you want to enjoy Christmas for theContinue reading “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”