Monthly Archives: July 2014

Bookends

Posted on July 17, 2014 by nathanalbright

[Note: Help with two matters of research connected with this blog entry and follow-up to it would be greatly appreciated. First, how did the Church of God Ministries come to change their format of church services to its present form? … Continue reading →

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Word Crimes

Posted on July 17, 2014 by nathanalbright

I have long been a fan of “Weird Al” Yankovic [1], and recently a coworker of mine who is a fellow grammarian commented on a hilarious song from his new album “Mandatory Fun” (which itself pokes fun of communism as … Continue reading →

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33

Posted on July 16, 2014 by nathanalbright

The calendar on the wall says I am 33 today As I rush to get ready for work In the darkness of the early morning. The fog hangs in the hollows As I twist and turn Through the woods and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Sidelined

Posted on July 16, 2014 by nathanalbright

Sidelined: Overcoming Odds Through Unity, Passion, and Perseverance, by Chuck Pagano with Bruce A. Tollner [Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Zondervan Press in exchange for an honest review.] Although I am a Steeler’s fan [1], this … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Michael Kamen

Posted on July 15, 2014 by nathanalbright

Considering the long list of snubs to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, the name Michael Kamen may seem to be a choice out of left field for a list of those who have been excluded from the Rock … Continue reading →

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Good Morning Revival

Posted on July 15, 2014 by nathanalbright

In 2007, the band Good Charlotte came out with an album called Good Morning Revival. The album was recorded at a tumultuous time in the band’s history. For one, they had just replaced their drummer. For another, the lead singer … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Irish Americans

Posted on July 15, 2014 by nathanalbright

The Irish Americans, by Jay P. Dolan One thing about this book that speaks highly in its favor is that it is a very honest book. Given the political nature of ethnic studies designed for a mass audience, this volume … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Every War Has Two Losers

Posted on July 14, 2014 by nathanalbright

Every War Has Two Losers, by William Stafford This book, collected and edited posthumously by the author’s son Kim, is a strong and straightforward demonstration of William Stafford’s commitment to peace, reconciliation, justice, and a strong defense of his pacifist … Continue reading →

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99 Shades Of Gray

Posted on July 14, 2014 by nathanalbright

For some time I have been mulling over the subtle variation of gray that Portland offers in its skies (as well as roads and vehicles), yet the moment was not right, as the idea had not yet crystallized in my … Continue reading →

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To Know And Not To Do Is Not To Know

Posted on July 14, 2014 by nathanalbright

Knowledge is a tricky matter. We often like to think that we know a lot (I know I do), but knowledge itself can exist on a wide variety of levels. At times, what we consider knowledge is merely the accumulation … Continue reading →

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