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this week's commentaries 04.03.05
Saturday (04.09)
rapper 'C-Murder' claims he's 'misunderstood'
The New York Times is reporting that rapper “C-Murder” is changing his stage name because he believes he’s being misunderstood. Corey Miller, who will now go by “C-Miller,” said in a statement, “I am not a murderer. From the beginning, I have been a target because of who I am, my stage name and for my success as an entertainer.” Miller released the statement from a Louisiana prison where he is being held on a life sentence with no parole. Yes, in 2002 'C-Murder' was convicted of a 16-year-old fan's murder. Miller has also been indicted in an unrelated case from 2001. This time for attempted second-degree murder. "C-Misunderstood" indeed!
Friday (04.08)
on this day of Pope John Paul II's funeral . . .
My thoughts and prayers are with those mourning the popular pontiff's death. For related commentaries scroll down through Thursday, Wednesday and Sunday.
Thursday (04.07)
waiting in line, redeeming the time
Millions of people are waiting in line to see the late Pope, and "Star Wars" fans are already lining up in front of theaters for May 19's "Episode III—Revenge of the Sith." Aren't there better ways to spend our time in this galaxy?!
- Waiting in line, redeeming the time [new]
- Confusing The Force it is
Wednesday (04.06)
why should Protestants care about election of new pope?
Friend and fellow trouble-maker David Drury writes an insightful essay on the importance of the choice of new pope to non-catholics. As a Protestant, I shared much in common with John Paul II's beliefs, especially his uncompromising pro-life and sanctity of marriage positions. We do, however, differ on celibacy!
- Why should Protestants care about the election of a new pope? [guest essay]
- What do Protestants have in common with Catholics?
- Have priests always been celibate males? (Hint: 39 popes were married)
- Putting the 'pro' in 'pro-life'
- Marriage and civil unions: apples and Oregon
Tuesday (04.05)
disturbing search engine results
I can track what search words bring visitors to this site. There are a lot involving "Paris Hilton," "Britney Spears" and "naked." But most disturbing is the number of "dead Pope jokes" searches over the weekend (Monday this page was number two on google.com). I hope they're looking for my scathing critique of Matt Tiabbi's so-called "humor" column on the pontiff's imminent death. And here's why "Paris Hilton," "Britney Spears" and "naked" direct people to my strictly PG rated site:
- Dead Pope jokes?! Some humor no laughing matter (03.13) [new]
- Top ten list with Paris and Nicole
- Top ten ways that Britney can be considered a serious musician
- The naked truth: some thoughts on nudity
Monday (04.04)
seven habits of the purpose-driven writer
I just finished my chapter for Write Now: A Comprehensive Guide for Getting Published in the Christian Market. I feel honored to be in the company of Jerry "Left Behind" Jenkins, Liz Curtis Higgs, James Scott Bell (Writers Digest columnist), and more. Click below to be the first on your block to read it.
- Seven habits of the purpose-driven writer [new]
- Keith Drury's chapter on writing columns
Sunday (04.03)
the circle of life continues
Last week was spent waiting for news of the deaths of Terry Schiavo and Pople John Paul II This week Lois and I are joyfully awaiting news of the birth of grandchildren Micah and Hannah. In the circle of life, winter is always followed by spring.
- Last week's commentary on the Schiavo case [new]
- Resources for dealing with the death of the popular pontiff
- I'm not sure I want to be 'Grandpa.' How 'bout 'Alpha Dad'? 'G-Daddy'? 'Super Dad'?
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