Monthly Archives: May 2021

Parents, Don’t Let Your Children Grow Up To Be Le’Veon Bell

Posted on May 31, 2021 by nathanalbright

One of the unfortunate thing that happens to people when they are rich and famous is that they no longer have anyone who is able to tell them no. One of the blessings of wealth and power is the way … Continue reading →

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On The Problem Of Populations In Genetic Genealogy

Posted on May 29, 2021 by nathanalbright

One of the notable aspects of genetic genealogy is the marketing that companies push to would-be customers about how genetic testing can help one better understand where one comes from. What I would like to share is a bit of … Continue reading →

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Sir William Lucas And The Benefits Of Benign Authorial Providence

Posted on May 26, 2021 by nathanalbright

One of the more intriguing mysteries of Pride & Prejudice relates to the question of who “betrayed” Elizabeth Bennet to Lady Catherine De Burgh. Various people have tried their hand at unraveling this mystery, and the sorts of solutions we … Continue reading →

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Death Of The Artist

Posted on May 25, 2021 by nathanalbright

I find myself deeply amused by the question of how one separates art from the artist. Although I find myself to be of a highly different perspective and worldview than most who engage in such matters, the more one knows … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Solar Power For Your Home

Posted on May 24, 2021 by nathanalbright

The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Solar Power For Your Home, by Dan Ramsey With David Hughes One of the more interesting aspects of this book is the way that the appeal of the subject matter of the book is somewhat … Continue reading →

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Fancy Seeing You Here

Posted on May 23, 2021 by nathanalbright

“Fancy seeing you here,” was my initial comment to the gentleman who was scheduled to share split sermon duties at a neighboring congregation with me this morning when I arrived at my normal congregation by a lengthy and circuitous route. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Passive Solar House

Posted on May 23, 2021 by nathanalbright

The Passive Solar House: The Complete Guide To Heating And Cooling Your Home, by James Kachadorian When reading a book like this, it is important to know why. Sometimes an author will be coy about their intentions, but in this … Continue reading →

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Telling On The Creator

Posted on May 22, 2021 by nathanalbright

One of the most important aspects of creation is that it tells on the creator. This is not always obvious. There is a YouTube channel that is sometimes recommended to me that has a video about who created the Bible, … Continue reading →

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The Toxic Nature Of Hospitality

Posted on May 21, 2021 by nathanalbright

For a while now I have been deeply interested in reading information about travel and in watching the videos of world travelers whose interest mirrors my own and whose travels can give me ideas for things that can be accomplished … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Lost In The Grooves

Posted on May 21, 2021 by nathanalbright

Lost In The Grooves: Scram’s Capricious Guide To The Music You Missed, edited by Kim Coooper and David Smay, illustrations by Tom Neely Often I find it easy to rag on hipsters, among whom these authors would definitely be included, … Continue reading →

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