July 27, 2010 by Editor.

In the myth of Pandora, all the evils of the world wait in the box, biding their time.  In the reality of WikiLeaks, the whistleblowers of the world (whose motives are unknown) wait to pour the secrets of governments into the box through a special door, which only opens for them.  In this version, Pandora is an amalgam of a visible founder, unknown volunteers and the government of Iceland, which has particularly aggressive laws for the protection of whistleblowers (and, we must assume, few secrets).  Pandora did slam the lid back on the box immediately after her sin, but most of the evils still got out.  No one slams the WikiLeaks door; it opens as it wills, and government leaders lie in bed wondering what will come out.

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July 18, 2010 by Editor.

In a recent meeting of our church leadership, the power of social media to make meaningful connections between people we know and those we don’t was brought up.  Someone commented that “Our church’s new picture directory is … Facebook!”.  Furthermore, this has happened quite organically, and without any set plan.  We are now exploring how to make a biblical impact with social media, and this has reminded me of my own experience.  Quite frankly, I am Read the rest of this entry »

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June 9, 2010 by Editor.

Please?

Our daughter Sarah sent this heartfelt note the other day.  If you know of someone who could help her, please log in and make a comment, or write to her at Sarah (at) 10thGen.org.  [Replace the ” (a) “with “@” to get the correct e-mail.]

I am moving from Lookout Mountain on 6/12 to an apartment complex, and CANNOT take my dog with me.

Huckleberry is half Chocolate Lab, and half Sneaky Neighbor Dog. He is 16 months old (1 year, 4 months). He is not fixed or had any shots. He has never met a person or other dog that he didn’t like - he is VERY friendly and has lots of energy. He may not be a good fit for a family with small children. He is semi trained (come, sit, lie down, No, etc…).

He comes with a full bag of dogfood, a brush, some shampoo, a repaired leash, a choke collar, 10 feet of chain, and even a doghouse if you are willing to transport it.

I just posted an add on craigslist in the pet section, but I have already been looking for someone for two weeks now and have not been able to find anyone willing to take him.  I REALLY don’t want to have to take him to an animal shelter, he’s a great dog and I really wish I didn’t have to get rid of him.  Can anyone help me?

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May 31, 2010 by Editor.

Today, Memorial Day 2010, I went to a service by myself for the first time.  For many years Mom & Dad went to the local Grove Hill Cemetery, where the the local VFW always sponsors a service, and I have gone a few times with them.  For whatever reason neither went today, so I went alone.  The weather was perfect, it didn’t rain, and I saw Read the rest of this entry »

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May 28, 2010 by Editor.

“No, my left hand isn’t dangling by a thread after massive loss of blood yesterday as a result of …”  That would be my answer to my brother, who had called from Calif. this morning very concerned by an e-mail he had gotten yesterday from Mom.  She didn’t send it to me; I haven’t seen it; something about serious injury to my whole hand…

Remember when your mother told you to stop running around the house in your slippers because you would bust your head wide open?  (You were 4 at the time; you may not remember.)  I forgot; was just doing Read the rest of this entry »

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May 24, 2010 by Editor.

Andrew McCarthy of NRO points out something very important in this article: the brazen polemical attack on the state of Arizona by the president of Mexico last week represents something more than partisan politics.  Since it was fully supported by Pres. Hussein, and thunderously applauded by the Democrats, it is clear that the very fabric of who we are as a country is under attack.  Should we reward persistent, unrepentant Read the rest of this entry »

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March 6, 2010 by Editor.

If they made these for humans, I would seriously think about getting one.

(Helen, our niece in England, and her hamster…)

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February 14, 2010 by Editor.

War has changed since Dad flew a Navy PB-4Y over the Pacific.  Then, although the radio operator sometimes had contact with a base, you were still largely on your own.  Now, in Afghanistan and other hotspots, there is a narrative scroll.

In WW2, more than any other war, soldiers and seaman just Read the rest of this entry »

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February 8, 2010 by Editor.

Huh?

That’s what I said.  In this Popular Science article, the brief explanation is that it’s pure silicon dioxide (sand) in a layer only atoms thick, and it’s properties are nothing short of miraculous.  One example: spray it on the inside of a sink and for the next year you don’t have to clean it– dirt can’t stick and just slides off.

Beth, O Great Dirty Kitty Read the rest of this entry »

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February 8, 2010 by GardeningFan.

Due to not-so-gentle proddings by a certain family member, I’m finally going to post about William Roscoe Hartman, II, affectionately known as Will.  I was present for his birth on Dec. 19th, which was a great privilege.  The birth story and pictures are in our January, 2010 newsletter.  If anyone reads this who didn’t get one, let me know. Read the rest of this entry »

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