Monthly Archive: February 2019
Amy Klobuchar Announces POTUS Run
In a snowstorm on Boom Island, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) touted her home state roots while announcing her ambitions for the highest office in the land.
Bad Sunday for the SBC
The Southern Baptist Convention is the largest protestant denomination in the United States, and is second only to the Catholic Church in membership in the Christian faith. And they have some soul searching to do.
Feminism, Lost in Space
Lost in Space is an enjoyable watch your whole family can enjoy and I felt represented by it in a way that I oftentimes don’t.
Local Elderly Man Gives Up Driver’s License
For people who have been independent for many decades of life, the decision of when they are no longer able to drive can be very difficult. It is not just the practical side of being able to come and go, but also the mental hurdle of losing a piece of freedom and ability to control your own life.
Ten Shot: Swallows and Amazons
A quick take on the young adult movie from 2017, Swallows and Amazons.
Saturday Morning Gaming: Old School Single Player RPGs
Remembering pen and paper single player games… specifically, the Dragonlance one with the gnomes.
SCOTUS: Condemned Inmate Waited Too Long to Raise Religious Discrimination Issue
A practicing Muslim requested the presence of his imam at his execution and was told no; he’d have to make do with the prison’s Christian chaplain or no spiritual leader at all as he met his state-sponsored end. SCOTUS agreed.
Ordinary World: Virginia, Oh Virginia
New controversies are swirling in the Old Dominion as the chaos in Richmond continues into a second week. Here is the latest in the ever-changing landscape of Virginia government scandal:
The Green New Deal Isn’t Ripe
So … that’s the GND. So what do I think of it? To be honest, I’d expect more out of a freshman year term paper.
I Love You Because You Love Me
Love is an active decision we make after being thrown together by fate or destiny.
Jeff Bezos Goes Public
Not sure who is advising AMI and David Pecker, but blackmailing the richest man in the world, Jeff Bezos, may prove to be a bad idea.
Linky Friday: Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
Linky Friday is Ordinary Times’ tradition of brining you links and music from across the web and around the world. This week: Planes, Trains, & Automobiles.
Weekend Plans Post: Preparing for Date Night
Preparing for the upcoming culturally mandatory “date-night”.
