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Thursday- (09.29-)
sittin' on the dock of the bay . . .

I'm directing the Sandy Cove Writers' Conference on the shore of the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. I'll be back as soon as I get my fill of sunsets and crab cakes.
- Click here for conference details

Wednesday (09.21)
'life is difficult' author dead at 69

Author M. Scott Peck began his best-seller—and one of my top-ten life-changing books—The Road Less Traveled this way:

Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult—once we truly understand and accept it—then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters.

He died a 'difficult' death from pancreatic and liver duct cancer. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and fans.
- Dealing with death
- Dealing with difficulties

Tuesday (09.20)
what John Roberts won't tell you . . .

The nominee for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has refused to answer questions on how he will rule on potential issues (and rightly so). But since I'm not a candidate, here are my positions on possible cases . . .
- Abortion
- Civil unions
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Prayer in public school
- Ten Commandment displays

Monday (09.26)
up in the air . . .

Thanks to bankrupt Northwest airlines, Lois and I are taking the scenic trip home from a nephew's wedding in Phoenix. Layovers include Minneapolis, Detroit, and Fort Wayne. So, here's . . .
- My airline survival guide
- Top ten things not to say at airport security
(Photo from strangecosmos.com: TSA always alert to potential terrorists)

Sunday (09.25)
five commandments, sermon on the hill, last snack?

The Reverend Michael Hinton, a Church of England vicar, has introduced The 100-Minute Bible, an "ultra-condensed edition" which claims to "neatly summarise every teaching from the Creation to the Revelation." A spokesperson for 100-Minute Press explains "the book has been written for those who want to know more about Christianity but who do not have the time to read the original in full." It sounds like a great idea to give seekers an overview of the Gospel, but I'll reserve judgment until I see what parts are left out. I wouldn't want to see "The Five Commandments" or half the Sermon on the Mount.
- Click here for Yahoo! News story
- Click here for "What Does the Bible Really Say?

Last week (09.18- )
Rita raises questions, chocolate lowers LDL . . .

. . . 'Jesus Boxer' stirs bout, Renee and Kenny split, government spending lost in space, and more.
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