Deep within the heart of mankind is a hesitancy, if not an outright refusal to accept responsibility. Some of us are able to work up the courage on occasion, but generally our first (and second, and third) response is to point the finger at someone else. Yesterday a friend told me a story he had…
Tag: America
Sex Sells (Apparently)
I wouldn’t usually post such photos here. But I guess I’m trying to make a point. Have we really gotten so used to seeing women in their underwear (or less) that it doesn’t even slightly surprise us? (My hope is that when you saw the photo for this post on my website, you were surprised,…
Big Box Thinking
New-ish friend and somewhat-regular blog reader, Jessica, noticed a brief aside in this post not too long ago, and encouraged me to take some time to flesh out the thoughts that I previously quickly prohibited. (They were not directly related to the post being written then, and they also would have likely nearly doubled the…
Conditional Libertarianism
I have been enjoying Ron Paul’s book, Liberty Defined. Enjoying, and finding myself becoming frustrated by it. See, there’s no doubt in my mind that I am mostly a libertarian. Mostly. I’m not completely one because I understand that people—you, and me—are sinful. We have a natural bent towards doing the wrong thing. (Or, not…
What Elections Mean
And so it ends. Or, begins? Continues? The elections are over, and the American people have chosen. Whether state representative, Senator, Mayor, local judge, or President of the United States—we have chosen. If your guy (or gal) won, you’re elated. Your confidence in the American people is restored or confirmed, and you’re glad that the…
On Electing A President (And Other Election Day 2012 Thoughts)
Today is the first Tuesday in November, and that means we’re voting here in the U. S. of A.! (But, if you’re alive, you are probably aware of that.) And, every four years we get a little more excited because we are voting for the President! That’s big stuff! While I will admit that it…
On Chick-fil-A… and diversity in general
First, I am not really a big fan of Chick-fil-A’s food. (But my wife really is, so it’s a special treat when we are in Chick-fil-A territory!) Thus, this post is not really about their food, or their fun kid’s meal toys, or the fact that they play Christian music in their restaurants, nor that…
The Declaration
We’ve begun something of a new tradition here in the Campbell home. On the 4th of July, we read through the Declaration of Independence. It’s pretty amazing how the truths stated in this 236-year-old document are just as true now. Sadly many of the reasons given for “throwing off” the government under which those people…
Rick Boyer on Government Schools
I am currently reading a book along with my son, Ian, called Take Back The Land, by Rick Boyer. Mr. Boyer is a home schooling superstar. If you home school, chances are you are already familiar with him. (If you’re not familiar with the book, I highly recommend it—and I’m only a few chapters in!)…
D-Day: When Things Mattered
Last night we honored D-Day (June 6th) by watching an episode of Ken Burns’: The War (on Netflix). It follows the lives of four guys who lived through WWII, and specifically that day in Normandy. It invoked so many thoughts and emotions… I certainly can not describe and share them all here. The one prevailing…