10th Century BCE Proto-Canaanite Inscription

I truly wish I had time to write today, for quite the discovery has been made.  Archeologist Yossi Garfinkel of Hebrew University in Jerusalem has discovered a proto-Canaanite inscription on a piece of pottery (ostracon) at the site of Khirbet Qeifaya.  Claims have already been made that it could be [...]

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Day of the Dead

This season is probably my favorite season. Autumn, fall- whatever you wish to call it, it’s spectacular. It’s the end of an era, a cycle coming to a close; a season full of cantations and recital, colors and changing of weather. During this time I usually celebrate All Hallows Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, [...]

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Road Rage & Saint Francis of Assisi

As stated in my first entry, I would like to use introspection as one of many purposes for blogging.
Have you ever had any bouts with road rage?  It has been brought to my attention that I have a slight tendency to react violently while driving here (I must admit that it is rather evident).  I [...]

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Social Constructionism and Imagination as Applied to Biblical Hermeneutics

I credit my wife with making me a more learned and cultured person. In particular importance to today’s topic, she has opened my eyes through her studies of Constructionism. Today I’d like to attempt to explore how one might apply the philosophy of Constructionism to the science of Biblical Interpretation by examining an article [...]

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Reminiscence of Autumn

Today is a special day. I won’t be blogging about what’s in the news- there are plenty of others doing that, (to see what a typical liberal post is preoccupied with today see Marc Hudson’s: “A $150,000 Illegal Mistake.”) Rather, today is a day of nostalgia. Today is the day that I equate with the [...]

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Rejoicing in Our Disabilities

Many of us- if not all of us, have some sort of disability.  They may be physical, mental, or spiritual; some more debilitating than others.  For some, it may be poor speech; for others: Attention Deficit Disorder.  Others might have experienced limb loss or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  Others might have been born with Cerebral [...]

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Our God – Open to Possibilities

In continuity with the last two entries in the “Devotional Thoughts and Bible Studies” series, today I would like to go a step further than just recognizing our dependency upon Yahweh, and bringing our speech and actions in accordance with that recognition. Today I’d like to consider the examples of the conversations of our forefathers [...]

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GET OUT THE VOTE!

YESTERDAY’S HEADLINE: 106 YR. OLD WOMAN VOTING!!!!

Ann Cooper, 106, said she has voted in numerous presidential elections. Cooper, who is African-American, said she never imagined seeing an African-American nominated for president in her lifetime. Cooper hopes to motivate others to cast their ballots. “By all means, no matter what, get out and vote. Vote [...]

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Three Months of Marital Bliss

Today marks 3 months since Yuli and I were wed.  I’d like to thank all of those that took part in making it the best day of our lives, especially our parents.
I couldn’t resist, at the end of the day, dedicating something to her.  Though not all a bed of roses, it’s been the best [...]

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Reflections on Mexican Culture

This shall be a short post reflecting upon some intrinsic qualities in Mexican culture (at least in Chilango culture- Chilango is a term that is used for people that are native to Mexico City), as I the observer see it. [The views expressed within this post are from a biased American expatriate living in [...]

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