Monthly Archives: December 2006

Of Cabbages and Kings

Posted on December 30, 2006 by me

“The time has come,” the Walrus said, “To talk of many things: Of shoes—and ships—and sealing-wax— Of cabbages—and kings— And why the sea is boiling hot— And whether pigs have wings.” – The Walrus and the Carpenter, by Lewis Carroll … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2006 by me

I just wanted to write a quick Merry Christmas note, just because it’s Christmas. I’m spending a very short visit with family in North Dakota, where the song, “In the Bleak Mid-Winter” has so much more meaning. However, it’s beautiful … Continue reading →

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Larry Norman: Still visiting the planet

Posted on December 19, 2006 by me

What struck me the most Friday night was the fact that Larry Norman is a man at peace. You could see it on his face, in spite of everything he was dealing with. He hasn’t lost his acerbic wit or … Continue reading →

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Fiction from the Christian Ghetto

Posted on December 11, 2006 by me

I bought a paperback from Borders’ “new paperbacks” table the other day. Not an unusual occurrence, except that I didn’t know either the book or the author. The cover and title – Comes a Horseman – looked intriguing, and a … Continue reading →

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