Category Archives: culture

Serious food questions. Is this a Southern thing?

Posted on Saturday, April 13, 2013 by Dad

Day 600 of 1000 Is peanuts in coke a Southern thing? I am now going to try to have to try this. Click here to read the article.  (h.t. Kelly) I give it a less than twenty percent chance of … Continue reading →

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Supporting traditional marriage at Chick-fil-A

Posted on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 by Dad

Day 346 of 1000 Christian had his chemistry final this morning.  This is not a post semester celebration because Christian has one more lab and Kelly has her final tomorrow.  They are at Chick-fil-A to celebrate traditional marriage and support … Continue reading →

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Indoctrination at NCSU

Posted on Thursday, July 19, 2012 by Dad

The kids have orientation at NCSU today.  So far they have heard about all the special benefits people receive solely because of the color of their skin or their sexual behavior choices.  It is a good thing they are Mexican … Continue reading →

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Rodney Starks’ The Triumph of Christianity

Posted on Monday, July 9, 2012 by Dad

Day 323 of 1000 The last issue of World Magazine had an article on the most recent Rodney Stark book, the Triumph of Christianity.  I have read other books he has authored:  The Rise of Christianity, The Victory of Reason, … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Times–Thank you David Noebel

Posted on Friday, June 29, 2012 by Dad

Day 313 of 1000 Lately, our family talks about world views, morality, and world events more than has been normal for us in the past.  I think this is because of the election in Mexico on Sunday, the election in … Continue reading →

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NCSU First day at University

Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2012 by Dad

Day 312 of 1000 We are running out of “first day of school” picture opportunities.  If all goes well, the kids will be off to graduate school in a couple of years, but we doubt whether we will be there … Continue reading →

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Hip new sweater vest!

Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2012 by Dad

Day 298 of 1000 I think this is the best investment I made all year.  Too bad it is too warm to wear it in the summer, but it will be rested and ready for use with the right kind … Continue reading →

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Education in the West

Posted on Sunday, December 11, 2011 by Dad

Day 111 of 1000 The kid’s friends, Mike and Nestor, came over to the house yesterday to study for their multi-variable calculus test for 4-5 hours.  I got to talk to them a bit.  Both of them want to be … Continue reading →

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