A high school science teacher wanted to demonstrate a concept to his students. He takes a large-mouth jar and places several large rocks in it. He then asks the class, “Is it full?” “Unanimously, the class reply, “Yes!” The teacher then takes a bucket of gravel and pours it into the jar. The small rocks [...]

Never give up… no matter what… make good choices If you can’t fly ~ then run If you can’t run ~ then walk I you can’t walk ~ then crawl But whatever you do, dear friend… You MUST NEVER EVER, EVER… give up!

What a wonderful picture of Speech and Rhythm! My grandson and my best brother and confessor… My daughter Nanyana and her hubby Jason are very proud to have such a wonder as little Rhythm. Having Arrested Development’s Grammy winning lead singer as a mentor and friend has enriched our lives to no end. Speech’s wifey [...]

The new year on which we are about to enter is unopened, and we know not what shall befall us; but if we follow Christ we need have no fear. So let us leave the old year with gratitude to God for its mercies, with penitence for its failures and sins, and let us enter [...]

Remember today, for it is the beginning. Today marks the start of a brave new future. A previous article, 30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself, was well received by most of our readers, but several of you suggested that we follow it up with a list of things to start doing. In one reader’s [...]

I just couldn’t help myself. Make sure you ask the right questions world!

A Carrot, Egg and Coffee A carrot, an egg and a cup of coffee… You will never look at a cup of coffee the same way again. A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was [...]

Thanks just doesn’t seem adequate or come close enough to express the real idea. and that you gave me a chance at life.

STEAMPUNK: Defining the Indefinable “STEAMPUNK = Mad Scientist Inventor [invention (steam x airship or metal man/baroque stylings) x (pseudo) Victorian setting] + progressive or reactionary politics x adventure plot.” (Steampunk Bible , Jeff Vandermeer) A hero is implied in the equation, but for those of us who love our romance, we also need to: + [...]

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