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Winter Festivals
Christmas was once a moveable feast celebration that was observed at different times during the year. The choice of December 25 was made by Pope Julius I in the fourth century ACE as a way to replace the pagan celebration of Winter Solstice. In 1752, eleven days were dropped from the year when the switch…
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20 Rules for Writing
Here are 20 rules for writing that are easy to remember, read them carefully and you will understand why. Remember to never split an infinitive. The passive voice should never be used. Do not put statements in the negative form. A verb has to agree with their subjects Proofread carefully to see if you words…
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Should you be reading the best-selling books?
Last year I made reading a priority and wound up reading a little over 100 books cover-to-cover. What I learned from reading those books surprised me and it wasn’t any knowledge that I gleaned from the pages. The biggest lesson I learned was to avoid reading best-selling books. These books are not fertile ground for…
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Iron Fist of the Monkey
A genre of films that I have this overwhelming fascination with is the Kung Fu movie. Over the years there have tons of terrible movies made that feature martial arts as the focal point and a rare few that actually have some value beyond watching the actors beat the crap out of each other. Here…
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If your computer could talk, what would it say to you?
We use our computers every day for everything from reading e-mails to playing games and keeping up with our friends on Facebook. What if your computer could talk? What would it say to you? Write a journal entry or a blog post on this topic. Have fun with it.
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Recently Restored: Theologica Archive
We have restored the Theologica Archive, a collection of pages by a former member of the Anglican clergy. These are deep and inciteful articles that may rock some worlds but is definitely worth reading. Check it out.
