Monthly Archives: May 2014

Samizdat

Posted on May 14, 2014 by nathanalbright

As an undergraduate student I became deeply interested in a somewhat obscure play (a copy of which remains in my Florida library) called “The Ascent Of Mount Fuji,” which talks about the experiences of a group of former friends and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Hope Quotient

Posted on May 14, 2014 by nathanalbright

The Hope Quotient, by Ray Johnston [Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review.] At its heart, this is a book of positive (Christian) psychology, seeking to encourage people to … Continue reading →

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Take The Long Way Home

Posted on May 13, 2014 by nathanalbright

Today was a gloriously beautiful day here in Oregon. It was warm, but not hot, dry and sunny, and with a gentle breeze blowing through the trees. Such days simply must be enjoyed in some fashion, so even though I … Continue reading →

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A Modest Proposal For A Plebiscite To Resolve The Status Of The Republic Of Somaliland

Posted on May 13, 2014 by nathanalbright

Proposal: We hereby resolve to fix a date, as soon as possible, for an internationally supervised plebiscite throughout the territory of Somaliland to determine the will of its people to either remain as part of Somalia de jure or to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: If The Foundations Be Destroyed

Posted on May 13, 2014 by nathanalbright

If The Foundations Be Destroyed: What does the New International Version of the Bible have against Jesus? By Chick Salliby I have two particular ironic notes to make that will frame my view of this particular book and provide at … Continue reading →

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Fool If You Think It’s Over

Posted on May 12, 2014 by nathanalbright

At the beginning of his rather odd and surprisingly dark musical career, singer-songwriter Chris Rea did something that showed his character in ways that I have found somewhat refreshing and more than a little unusual. He wrote a song to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Passion Principles

Posted on May 12, 2014 by nathanalbright

The Passion Principles: Celebrating Sexual Freedom In Marriage, by Shannon Ethridge [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Thomas Nelson Publishers/BookLook in exchange for an honest review.] I feel it necessary, as a single man who is not … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Bastard Tongues

Posted on May 12, 2014 by nathanalbright

Bastard Tongues: A Trailblazing Linguist Finds Clues To Our Common Humanity In The World’s Lowliest Languages, by Derek Bickerton I happened across this book while wandering through my local library branch [1] and thought it looked to be of great … Continue reading →

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Real Men Don’t Rent Women

Posted on May 11, 2014 by nathanalbright

Very recently, I became aware of a growing social media effort among men to speak out against the horrors of sex trafficking [1] by posting photos of themselves holding up signs saying, “Real men don’t buy girls,” as a way … Continue reading →

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What To Do When You’re A Stranger In Town

Posted on May 11, 2014 by nathanalbright

[This is the text for a speech originally prepared for the Ladies’ Brunch for the combined Portland and Salem Spokesmen’s Clubs held on April 28, 2013. I was not allowed to give it, but today (May 10, 2014) there was … Continue reading →

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