Monthly Archives: April 2013

I Wear Your Granddad’s Clothes; I Look Incredible

Posted on April 11, 2013 by nathanalbright

A few years ago I traveled to Houston, Texas, to visit some friends. While on the trip, we went to Burlington Coat Factory, a store I do not ever shop at. That said, this particular day everyone was in a … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: “Weird Al” Yankovic

Posted on April 11, 2013 by nathanalbright

[Note: Updated To Reflect Information About “Mandatory Fun.” 7/27/2014] There are only a few comedy musicians who have managed to make a successful career in music. While there are a great many funny men (and the occasional funny woman) who … Continue reading →

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Shadows Of A Doubt

Posted on April 10, 2013 by nathanalbright

Depending on what sort of court one is engaged in, and in which matters, the question of doubt can take on immense importance. Most of us like to think of certainty as being beyond the shadow of a doubt, but … Continue reading →

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Here They Come Again To Jack My Style

Posted on April 9, 2013 by nathanalbright

I always find it at least slightly amusing when people complain about someone else stealing their style, something that tends to happen mostly (but not exclusively) among either hipsters or hip hop artists. In the first place, let us comment … Continue reading →

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Book Review: When God Makes Lemonade

Posted on April 9, 2013 by nathanalbright

When God Makes Lemonade: True Stories That Amaze And Encourage, created by Don Jacobson [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Booksneeze/Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review.] When I first read this book, especially once … Continue reading →

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Child’s Play

Posted on April 8, 2013 by nathanalbright

Alright, so one series I have wanted to watch on television for a while (and there are not many, as I am not a particular tv watcher) is Game of Thrones. Not surprisingly, I’d like to read the books of … Continue reading →

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Thinking With Prevention In Mind

Posted on April 7, 2013 by nathanalbright

“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men,” said Frederick Douglass in one of his more memorable quotes. If we are dealing with serious problems in life that need to be addressed, there are really two … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Fields Forever

Posted on April 7, 2013 by nathanalbright

For me, Cork was an area I wanted to escape [1]. I grew up just outside of the small town of Plant City, Florida in a rural area where strawberry fields were still to be found. The relationship between an … Continue reading →

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A Case Study On The Tension Between Growth and Tradition

Posted on April 6, 2013 by nathanalbright

In every culture or institution that desires growth, there is a tension between two different ends, which require different means and different approaches. The first end is growth, which has an evangelistic focus and desires in bringing people within a … Continue reading →

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Welcome To The Drama Club

Posted on April 6, 2013 by nathanalbright

There was a substantial period of time in my life when I told others (and myself) that I was not interested in drama, but the more I have reflected on matters, especially over the last few years, the more I … Continue reading →

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