http://baldmanblogging.com just another bald man blogging Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:38:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en First, understand that the main problem right now is not the supply of credit. Yes, Wall Street is paralyzed at the moment because the bursting of the housing and other asset bubbles means that lenders are fearful that creditors won't repay loans. But even if credit were flowing, those loans ... http://baldmanblogging.com/2008/11/12/demand-side-economics/ If this doesn't convince you, nothing will: The Corner: Ron Howard Nails It For Obama (or should I say Opie & Richie) I think Ron Howard is even whiter than me. http://baldmanblogging.com/2008/10/23/opie-for-obama/ Hey, readers. I've been away, so if any of you are left, I want to point you toward an opportunity to help. Go see Gabe & Heidi's blog for more info: The Landes Adventures: Four orphans who need you. http://baldmanblogging.com/2008/09/26/an-opportunity-to-help/ I'm a big fan of Frank's books. I think he has a tremendous amount of wisdom to offer. I've often wondered how he got started on his simple church/home church journey. I need wonder no more: WHY I LEFT THE INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH To put all four reasons into a sentence: I had ... http://baldmanblogging.com/2008/08/05/why-frank-viola-left-the-institutional-church/ Been quiet here lately. It's just been that kind of summer. Yesterday saw Kerri and I say farewell to Marriage Actually, the last b5media blog on which either of us were writing. It's been a fun time. Hard to believe it's been nearly 2-1/2 years since I first sold them ... http://baldmanblogging.com/2008/08/01/where-have-you-gone-joe/ All I can say is "Amen!" to today's comic from Jessica Hagy over at Indexed entitled Why did he do that?. Too many of today's blockbusters are less about story and more about (1) special effects; (2) "star power" names; and increasingly (3) "star power" soundtracks, all with little consideration ... http://baldmanblogging.com/2008/07/14/fantasia-thx/ I know they're out, but wow! You can't ask for more drama and entertainment. Three come-from-behind wins, only to be undone in the semifinals by a come-from-behind Germany. And that against was is practically the second choise side considering all of their injuries and suspensions! Runner-up: Spain, and not just because ... http://baldmanblogging.com/2008/06/26/euro-2008-team-of-the-tourney-turkey/ My friend forwarded this article from House2House, and the section at the end just knocked me out: The Christians in the West have been able to eliminate Christ and His direct presence in their midst. I have a feeling sometimes that the whole Christianity in the West could be going for ... http://baldmanblogging.com/2008/06/24/jesus-has-left-the-continent/ It seems like it's been ages since I could say that honestly. Certainly there have been good moments and good days, but there have been few weeks that I could say were satisfying as a whole. A few of the highlights: Father's Day breakfast with my parents, and who doesn't like ... http://baldmanblogging.com/2008/06/20/a-good-week-draws-to-a-close/ Monday evening after Fathers Day, and here's what's on my mind: "Boil 'em, Mash 'em, Stick 'em in a stew" I love having the guitars out and available. It's so nice to just pick one up and play for a few minutes... even if my timing isn't always great. The boys were sick ... http://baldmanblogging.com/2008/06/16/post-fathers-day-musings/