August 2012
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Ten Things I’ve Learned About Watching Ballet
Last night I went to the Freeman Stage to watch a ballet with Carolyn and Laura Marie. It was my daughter’s first ballet, but I’ve actually been to several. In my experiences with live ballet, I’ve learned a few lessons about enjoying this particular form of fine art. Since Laura Marie is really into ballet,… Continue reading
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Weirdest Headline of the Day
Yankees win protection against terrorism — but what did you lose? Apparently the folks who bring us the latest breaking news over at msnbc.com want me to be upset because I can’t sue the Yankees in the event of a terrorist attack. They want me to be concerned that the latest legal trend is professional… Continue reading
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God of the Roaring Waves
For I am the Lord your God, who churns up the sea so that its waves roar—the Lord Almighty is his name. – Isaiah 51:15 The beach has long been one of my favorite places to bask in the presence of God. Perhaps that’s because it comes so naturally there. The vastness of the horizon,… Continue reading
Surfing the Inner N8 