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this week's commentaries 06.12.05 Saturday (06.18) lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer Time to laze in the hammock and ponder the importance of . . . well, lazing in the hammock. Laziness, you see, is a vital virtue! Think about it over a tall glass of lemonade. Where would we be today without this important quality? - Click here Friday (06.17) is that 'Patriot' or 'Paranoid' act? I'm all in favor of Mom, apple pie, and preventing further terrorist acts against the U.S. of A., but I'm also in favor of freedom from government intrusion into my life. Here are some thoughts on the recent "Patriot Act" debate . . . - Click here Thursday (06.16) a clump of condor cells - Thanks, Doug. I couldn't have said it better! Click here to visit Tennapel's home page - Planned Bank Robbery: putting PP's logic to the test Wednesday (06.15) Jackson verdict affirms existence of God My friend, Michael Fraley, sent this quote from Tracee Raynaud, 39, of Los Olivos, California. "It's victory! God is alive and well." Michael suggests that from this fan's comment we can deduce one or more of the following: 1) God is alive 2) God is well 3) God likes Michael Jackson 4) God is Michael Jackson 5) Both God and Michael Jackson are doing pretty well 6) The verdict is proof that God exists 7) On the other hand, a negative verdict would have proven argument for atheism 8) What happens to Michael Jackson proves or disproves God's existence 9) Ergo, when Michael Jackson's hair caught on fire during the Pepsi commercial, God either didn't exist yet or God was just jealous of the King of Pop 10) or . . . the fan is weirder than Jackson himself Thanks, Michael (Fraley) for clearing that up. And, on a related note, Jackson's official web site claims his verdict will go down in history along side Martin Luther King's birth, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the release of Nelson Mandela. (The trial apparently hasn't had any effect on the self-proclaimed "King of Pop's" outrageous arrogance!) - Click here for some of my thoughts on God - Click here for some of my thoughts on Jackson - Click here for some of my favorite Michael Fraley cartoons Tuesday (06.14) don't forget Sunday is Fathers Day - A look at Dad's 'real' job - You may be a parent if you've ever said . . . - Aren't godly parents guaranteed godly kids? Not necessarily! Monday (06.13 4:30 pm) Jackson wins case; loses health, reputation I'm no Michael Jackson fan, but this case illustrates all the reasons to shield both the accuser and defendent in sexual crimes. - Is defendent due as much privacy as accuser? - Sex crimes: how much news 'fit to print'? Monday (06.13) Are Tom and Katie in love? Take my test Tom Cruise recently professed his love for Katie Holmes by jumping up and down on Oprah's couch, but is that real love? Here are some thoughts on . . . - Falling in love . . . and getting back up Sunday (06.12 8:00 pm) My annual airline survival guide I just got back from the airport after flying from Buffalo, so this would be a good time to review . . . - My airline survival guide - Top ten things not to say at airport security Last week The Smart Samaritan, 'Deep Throat,' Darth Vader . . . . . . my exclusive Michael Jackson poll, women in ministry, and more - Click here But wait, there's more . . . enjoy nearly 300 articles, book excerpts, editorials, humor . . . archives book reviews comedy/drama devotions ecards espanol forums health holidays humor issues kid's page love and sex media music parenting politics polls quotations spirituality top ten lists travel writing tips more Read a book excerpt, then go to amazon.com and buy them for yourself, family, friends, co-workers, next door neighbor, paperboy, dentist, pastor, . . . and now a word from our sponsor . . . Thanks for stopping by! 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