Monthly Archives: September 2012

Don’t Blame Me, I Voted For Nathan

Posted on September 30, 2012 by nathanalbright

As the story goes, in 1928, as soon as Herbert Hoover knew that “Silent Cal” Coolidge was not running for re-election, that he tossed his hat into the ring to acquire the power and prestige of the presidency. As the … Continue reading →

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Hello Seattle

Posted on September 30, 2012 by nathanalbright

Today was a Sabbath that served as a bit of a “preparation day” for the Feast of Tabernacles as a whole, which begins tomorrow night at sunset. It so happened that as I showed up to church services in Portland, … Continue reading →

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Pardon Me

Posted on September 29, 2012 by nathanalbright

Currently a trial is going on in the Vatican City that makes a mockery of justice [1]. A foolishly idealistic former Butler of the pope was charged with leaking correspondence to wikileaks, a crime that he is probably guilty of, … Continue reading →

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Exploring Cartlandia

Posted on September 29, 2012 by nathanalbright

As someone for whom food matters a great deal, and who is always interested in exploring the quirky sights of an area, today I have the opportunity to talk about food and quirkiness, and that is always something that pleases … Continue reading →

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Friends Of History

Posted on September 28, 2012 by nathanalbright

When I was doing research for an encyclopedia article on the Battles of Ft. Brooke [1], it struck me that the city of Tampa has not generally promoted its Civil War history. There is a popular annual festival for a … Continue reading →

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When In Rome

Posted on September 28, 2012 by nathanalbright

Aside from using local news to gain an understanding of local culture and geography, when I have not been busy doing errands I have been seeking to catch up on some of the culture I missed while out of the … Continue reading →

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They’re Not Buying What You’re Selling

Posted on September 27, 2012 by nathanalbright

Every type of authority, whether over a nation or over an institution, works within a set of constraints. Once people lose the confidence of others, their freedom of action becomes limited, and it becomes impossible for them to do what … Continue reading →

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There’s More Than One Way To Afflict A Soul

Posted on September 27, 2012 by nathanalbright

This evening I finished what was perhaps the happiest Day of Atonement I can remember. Despite the fact that I was very hungry (even more so than usual), my soul has been afflicted for long enough that my soul felt … Continue reading →

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Just Like Starting Over

Posted on September 26, 2012 by nathanalbright

This afternoon, about 12:30PM or so, I was woken up from the first deep and good night of sleep I have had in a while. It felt good and refreshing, and deserved. God gives to His beloved peaceful sleep, and … Continue reading →

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The Longest Day

Posted on September 25, 2012 by nathanalbright

Today has been the longest day of my life so far. My day began at around midnight, I was leaving Chiang Mai on my way to South Korea. The flight was uneventful, except that I had been asked to switch … Continue reading →

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