Monthly Archives: March 2014

Book Review: Angela’s Ashes

Posted on March 7, 2014 by nathanalbright

Angela’s Ashes, by Frank McCourt Considering that I am the appreciative reader of more than my fair share of memoirs of difficult childhoods and adolescence [1], I wonder often what separates a book like this that wins the Pulitzer Prize … Continue reading →

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Book Review: God And Men: No Holds Barred

Posted on March 7, 2014 by nathanalbright

God And Men: No Holds Barred: Life-Changing Verses About Men, by Carlton Lee Arnold [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Author Blog Tours in exchange for an honest review.] In some ways, this book could be considered … Continue reading →

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Brave

Posted on March 6, 2014 by nathanalbright

Yesterday I was having a conversation with a friend of mine, and she said that she had listened to a song and it reminded her of me. When she mentioned the song, “Brave,” by Sara Bareilles, my reply was something … Continue reading →

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For Chocolate Lovers

Posted on March 6, 2014 by nathanalbright

So, today one of my coworkers returned from a vacation to Hawaii, where she grew up, bearing a box of chocolates that she had promised to bring me. As someone who enjoys chocolate but does not tend to indulge in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: All The Way Home

Posted on March 6, 2014 by nathanalbright

All The Way Home, by Bruce Snavely [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Author’s Blog Tours in exchange for an honest review.] This book is a part of a genre I tend to read a fair amount … Continue reading →

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The Tears Of A Clown When There’s No One Around

Posted on March 5, 2014 by nathanalbright

A few weeks ago I first heard of the shortage of would-be clowns studying at Portland’s Clown College (yes, there is such a thing [1]) on one of the local quirky Portland radio stations, and I pondered it for a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Dude’s Guide To Manhood

Posted on March 5, 2014 by nathanalbright

The Dude’s Guide To Manhood: Finding True Manliness In A World Of Counterfeits, by Darrin Patrick [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review.] This book is certainly not unique … Continue reading →

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Breaking All The Rules

Posted on March 4, 2014 by nathanalbright

In their music video to The Killers’ recent hit, “Shot At The Night,” a creative and comely young woman who works as a hotel maid dreams of glory and finds a wonderful night with a handsome guy through a fortunate … Continue reading →

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Book Review: I Like Giving

Posted on March 4, 2014 by nathanalbright

I Like Giving: The Transformational Power Of A Generous Life, by Brad Formsma [Note: This book was provided by WaterBrook Multnomah Press in exchange for an honest review.] This book promises to give practical ideas and inspiring stories about generosity, … Continue reading →

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Trapped In A Cul-De-Sac Of Our Own Making

Posted on March 3, 2014 by nathanalbright

Today, in the midst of my other activities and concerns, I reflected a great deal on the Russian invasion of Crimea [1] and why it has happened. What would make a Russia that had just finished basking in the glow … Continue reading →

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