Monthly Archives: January 2013

Mutual Obligations

Posted on January 9, 2013 by nathanalbright

It is easy, and tempting, when other people fall short of their obligations to fall short yourself. All too often, we seem to view our obligations of behavior to others as conditional on the good conduct of others rather than … Continue reading →

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Profitless Prophets

Posted on January 9, 2013 by nathanalbright

In the Roman Republic, successful generals at triumphs would have a slave standing next to them in their chariot whispering in their ear, “You are not a god; you are only a man.” The goal of this tradition, of course, … Continue reading →

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Matchstick Men

Posted on January 8, 2013 by nathanalbright

When we engage in public discourse, we often try to frame discussion on a rational level as we discuss (or argue) the legitimacy of different institutions and their behavior. Once upon a time, I had the naive self-confidence that debates … Continue reading →

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Somewhere Out There

Posted on January 8, 2013 by nathanalbright

In 1987 an animated movie came out about an odd but loveable family of Russian Jewish mice seeking a better life in the United States called An American Tail. They have visions of streets paved in cheese (instead of gold) … Continue reading →

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Your Money Needs An Ally

Posted on January 7, 2013 by nathanalbright

I’m not familiar with the history or operations of Ally Bank at all, but I know that they do one thing very well. They happen to have an amazing marketing team that knows exactly how to appeal to their target … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Women Of Afghanistan Under The Taliban

Posted on January 7, 2013 by nathanalbright

The Women Of Afghanistan Under The Taliban, by Rosemarie Skaine This is the sort of book that exemplefies the term false dilemma or doublespeak. Like Alabama vs. Notre Dame or Aliens vs. Predators (the second comparison more apt than it … Continue reading →

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Mmmm….Toasty

Posted on January 7, 2013 by nathanalbright

My life is full of unintentional ironies and I have just learned to make the best of it and recognize the humor in the absurdity without troubling myself too much over it. When I posted last, my blog post on … Continue reading →

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Shut It Down

Posted on January 6, 2013 by nathanalbright

I am a person of simple pleasures. The enjoyment of a warm book, good (and serious and godly) conversation over good food, the company of friendly people in general and attractive young women in particular, these are all pleasures that … Continue reading →

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A Lesson From Bathymetry

Posted on January 5, 2013 by nathanalbright

Most of us are aware of the effect of physical geography on our lives to some extent. We know the difference between a hill and a valley, and have some awareness of the hazards that result from living on a … Continue reading →

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Psalm 37: Do Not Fret Because Of Evildoers

Posted on January 5, 2013 by nathanalbright

There are some parts of the Bible that make one enthusiastically sign with one’s hands and shout, “That’s what I’m talking about,” (at least that’s what I do) and other parts of the Bible that speak directly to our state … Continue reading →

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