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The Obama EGO


The EGO, or as I like to say, Edging God Out, is a constant them for me. I have posted many articles about the EGO, be it here on this blog or on my other, now defunct blog (www.youcanbenew.wordpress.com). It is a … Continue reading

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Obama wants longer school years, not a new idea at all


Image via Wikipedia The debate of the longer school year has surfaces yet again, and in truth, I have been in this debate for years. In Michigan, when the state first started to offer charter schools, my brother and I … Continue reading

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When is stealing not stealing?


Image via Wikipedia When is stealing not stealing? Moralist will argue that we don’t always have a choice, they love to use the example of a man caught stealing bread. The moralist will say that if the man was stealing … Continue reading

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Simon Peter offers us our best hope


Image via Wikipedia The summer seems to be going by so fast, it is already the end of July, were did the days go? As a Catholic/Christian I am faced with many conflicts with my feelings and my faith. And … Continue reading

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Reading and Ranting


I love to read, I read books, magazines, newspapers and anything else I can find to read. I love to read different types or styles from Stephen King to Bishop Fulton Sheen. Give me a Catholic book, magazine or newspaper … Continue reading

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Thoughts and Views


Just a few random thoughts and views expressed here… The heat wave of 2010 is here, and in Michigan we have been feeling it, with the temps in the upper 90’s but feeling like the 100’s. It’s been a  hot … Continue reading

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A conservative look at the school system


With school being out, and so much in the news about so many school districts having to cut back or close schools I thought I would offer some help to them. 1. As for cutting the over all budget follow … Continue reading

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What I’m up to


Image by Storm Crypt via Flickr Over the part few days I have been working on a presentation that I have to give in Chicago in August. I am giving a presentation on Communication skills. But unlike normal communication presentations, … Continue reading

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A Good Book


This past Saturday I attended a men’s conference. This was a state wide Catholic men’s conference and the first one I have ever attended. The list of speakers was impressive, but the one I wanted to see was Mathew Kelly, … Continue reading

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