Monthly Archives: July 2021

On The Conditions Of Writing

Posted on July 30, 2021 by nathanalbright

I find myself often pondering not only about writing but about the conditions in which writing is possible. I say this in the midst of what must be the hottest summer on record here in Oregon’s history, and I can … Continue reading →

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A Short Blog On The Simple Pleasures Of Life

Posted on July 29, 2021 by nathanalbright

Although it is not my normal style of blog, right now I am enjoying one of the simple pleasures of life and so I thought I would try a listicle that examines some of the simple pleasures of life. Listening … Continue reading →

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One Moment In Time

Posted on July 26, 2021 by nathanalbright

One of the more irritating things about having your phone know the location you go is that you get bugged for reviews for everywhere you go. Google has a not very subtle way of trying to convince you that one’s … Continue reading →

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What’s In A Name?

Posted on July 25, 2021 by nathanalbright

[Note: This is the prepared text for a message given to the United Church of God congregation of Portland, Oregon, on Sabbath, July 24, 2021.] A few months ago we looked at the promise given to all believers in Romans … Continue reading →

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Plague Bearers, Or Camping In The Age of Covid

Posted on July 24, 2021 by nathanalbright

Two weeks ago I was visiting Tulsa, Oklahoma, and while there the pastor of our local congregation and the area was heading off to Camp Pinecrest in Missouri with his wife, his son, and his son’s girlfriend, as staff. Four … Continue reading →

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Could You Pass The Turing Test?

Posted on July 23, 2021 by nathanalbright

One of the more intriguing tests that people take frequently is the Turing Test, whether they realize it or not. In a world like our own where there are a lot of bots masquerading as people, one of the important … Continue reading →

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Can You Come Out To Play In Your Empty Garden?

Posted on July 22, 2021 by nathanalbright

For many years I have been familiar with the song Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny), which was a moderate hit for Elton John in 1982, peaking at #13 on the Hot 100 and making the Year End chart for that … Continue reading →

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Closed On Tuesdays

Posted on July 21, 2021 by nathanalbright

Recently, during the first part of my 50 state completion tour, I commented about my unerring gift to find places that were closed on Sundays, but today while looking for food I found the same gift for finding that all … Continue reading →

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Wherefore Art Thou Sky West?

Posted on July 21, 2021 by nathanalbright

Yesterday I said some pretty nice things about Rapid City, and today I would likely to partly qualify that by talking about why it is that I got up at 3AM this morning to get ready and to go the … Continue reading →

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Rapid City And The Importance Of Tourist Infrastructure

Posted on July 20, 2021 by nathanalbright

When one travels as often as I have, one notices that some areas are in denial about who they are as a city and other areas know who they are and make the most of it. Portland, for example, is … Continue reading →

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