Monthly Archives: November 2004

I’ve recently completed the final book in Stephen King’s Dark Tower series. Seven books and thousands of pages later, I can only say, “Ka [fate, destiny] is a wheel.” If you haven’t read any of these — and you particularly … Continue reading →

In the interest of full disclosure: Yes, I’m getting old. Yes, I’m getting more conservative. But seriously, shouldn’t all of us have a problem with this? “Pole dancing classes for British children cancelled after uproar” LONDON – A plan to … Continue reading →

Feel free to pass this along; it’s surprisingly true… Rebekah Tauber, a 15-year-old Houston girl, is suffering from a rare form of cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy in Texas. Rebekah is a Christian who believes in the power of prayer … Continue reading →

Is it worse to miss out on something that you never heard of, or miss out on something by missing a deadline? Or, in other words, if found out you could create your own custom postage stamps (legally, of course) … Continue reading →

Well, here’s something to keep you up at night. “The United States remains woefully unprepared to protect the public against terrorists wielding biological agents despite dramatic increases in biodefense spending by the Bush administration and considerable progress on many fronts, … Continue reading →

My sister sent this to me today (I think it’s the second time) along with the message “Each time I see this, I view it differently.” She’s right. The “interview” is interesting and thoughtful, and will no doubt find a … Continue reading →

This is a subject near and dear to me… As most of you know, Abby and Grace were born almost two months early and spent a month in the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Thanks to great doctors and nurses … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe they’re already five months old! This is a short video clip of Grace (left) and Abby (right) lying on their bellies talking to each other. This was taken with the digital still camera, so the quality … Continue reading →

I received a link today to the “Top Photos of 2004” that featured several beautiful images, but none made me smile – or put me so instantly in touch with a specific feeling – as this one.[See the other photos]

Not surprisingly, the verdict is in: any holiday that allows you to put on your imagination, dress up as anything you like, and get candy merely by walking up to a house and asking is tops with Lily. She said, … Continue reading →