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THE FAITH FACTOR

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“Before I refuse to take

your questions,

I have an opening statement.”

– Ronald Reagan

 It’s been defined as the substance and the evidence. The implication of substance ties it steadfastly to that which is real and tangible. It exists not in the mere conjure of fantasy, not in the imagination of invisible, not in hopes, wishes or dreams; but in touchable, physical, substantial and material renderings that can be seen, observed and studied. It naturally manifests itself in the real world.

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ONE OF LIFE’S LITTLE PUZZLES

I’m fascinated by crossword puzzles, but rarely even attempt to solve one. How’s that for placing a topic of discussion in the center of the table, then boldly backing away?

I’m also fascinated by a starry night, but can only identify a handful of constellations. I watched more curling during the recent Olympics than any other sport, but have no desire to order “stones” through Amazon and plan a group outing to a nearby, indoor ice rink. And, I really enjoy fishing, but hardly ever get to go.

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REMEMBER THIS TITAN?

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“Fella, if you can hear me, I’m just looking for your identification and as soon as I find out who you are, I’ll give you a lift back to the mall.” 

Scott Calvin, standing over an unconscious man in a Santa suit from the 1994 movie The Santa Clause

The tradition of exchanging gifts at this time of the year dates back to 217 BC. It was an integral part of a weeklong festival stretching from December 17th through December 23rd called Saturnalia, designed to honor the youngest of the Titans – Cronus.

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THE CERTAINTY OF UNCERTAINTY

The Certainty of unCertainty

THIS IS ONE
SMALL STEP
FOR A MAN,
ONE GIANT LEAP
FOR MANKIND.

Neil Armstrong
(July 20, 1969)

 We know a lot about the moon these days, but that wasn’t always true. In 300 BC, it was common belief that the surface of the moon was smooth, with a mirror-like finish. Aristotle taught that this was a symbol of the purity and Continue reading ‘THE CERTAINTY OF UNCERTAINTY’ »

WHAT TO DO WHEN TIME IS RUNNING OUT

What to Do When Time Is Running Out

(Originally written summer 2012)

If you don’t already have the date circled, YOU WILL. No one is immune. No one will simply ignore it. It will affect your life and how you live your life in late 2012.

The End of Time will make headlines this year. Through late summer and into the fall, it will slowly become a more frequent topic of discussion. Once November is in the rear view mirror, people around the world will begin making decisions based on their personal perception of the likelihood that 12/21/2012 may contain the last few grains of sand in the hourglass. The clock is ticking. How will you handle it? Continue reading ‘WHAT TO DO WHEN TIME IS RUNNING OUT’ »