Seven score and ten years ago, our forefather stood before a gathering of citizens on hallowed ground to dedicate the National Cemetery at Gettysburg. You know his speech to be the Gettysburg Address. President Abraham Lincoln spoke only 270 words in what is regarded to be perhaps the most famous and most excellent of American... Continue Reading →
11/12/13
Today is a historic date! It's 11/12/13. Very exciting. Until you think about the fact that it's just another day. True, we will probably not live to see that date again--at least on this side of Heaven. If we do, I probably won't remember today anyways. [If you're reading this in 2113 and the internet... Continue Reading →
Confessions of a Michigander
Okay, okay, you got me...I confess! I'm listening to Christmas music today. But just today, I promise! Here's the thing: It was snowing when I was driving home from class the other night. It had been raining all day, but then it got cold and started to snow. It was beautiful. Actually, it wasn't beautiful.... Continue Reading →