December 21, 2010
I suddenly felt very small indeed, when viewing this excellent tool! VIEW THE SCALE OF THE UNIVERSE HERE
December 21, 2010
Outlawing the celebration of Christmas sounds a little extreme, but it happened. The ban existed as law for only 22 years, but disapproval of Christmas celebration took many more years to change. In fact, it wasn’t until the mid-1800s that… Continue Reading…
December 20, 2010
A year ago, exactly, I posted some reflections about family and Christmas. A reader of “Jeske’s Law” inquired as to whether I might be willing to repost it again this year. I read through it again and decided to honor… Continue Reading…
December 20, 2010
This insighful article, by Ross Douthat, appeared in the New York Times. I found it particularly perceptive and recommend it for your enrichment as we approach the Christmas holiday. Christmas is hard for everyone. But it’s particularly hard for people who… Continue Reading…
December 19, 2010
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December 19, 2010
On Christmas morning 1776, General George Washington and Colonel John Glover dealt a stunning defeat to the enemy Hessian troops in Trenton New Jersey. One could hardly have conceived a better Christmas gift for the fledgling United States of America.… Continue Reading…
December 18, 2010
Linda and I did some shopping together today at Sam’s Club and WalMart. We were shopping for some routine items but also did a little Christmas shopping as well. As it happened, Linda went one way and I went the other… Continue Reading…
December 18, 2010
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God… (Luke 2:13) What a beautiful scene is drawn for us in this joyful Christmas hymn! As we visualize once more the glorious chorus of angels, the… Continue Reading…
December 17, 2010
I ordered a crown pork roast today from Gary, the butcher at Sam’s Club. A stuffed crown roast will serve as the foundation for our Christmas meal with family. It seems to me a fitting dish with which to honor… Continue Reading…
December 17, 2010
My birthday is coming up in February. For as long as I can remember, whenever my birthday has approached, people have always asked the same questions in an effort to discover what I would like to eat, what I would… Continue Reading…