Monthly Archives: August 2021

Short Library Book Reviews: Part One

Posted on August 10, 2021 by nathanalbright

I have a fair amount of library books that I have read and need to review and return and feel a bit uninspired to write at length about them, so here goes: The Short Story Of Film, by Ian Haydn … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Want To Hear About It

Posted on August 9, 2021 by nathanalbright

How does one protect oneself from unwanted and intrusive communication? For the past few years I have become increasingly bothered by the sorts of advertisements I have gotten, to the point where I have deliberately sought as much as possible … Continue reading →

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On The Boundaries Of Lying

Posted on August 8, 2021 by nathanalbright

[Note: This is the prepared text for a sermon given to the Dalles congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, August 7, 2021.] If your family is anything like mine, you have had the experience of people selling … Continue reading →

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Things Observed At The DMV

Posted on August 7, 2021 by nathanalbright

Late this morning and early this afternoon I found myself at the DMV near Mall 205, some distance away from where I live, because of course that was the nearest DMV that actually was open for appointments right now. At … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Sour (Explicit)

Posted on August 5, 2021 by nathanalbright

Sour (Explicit), by Olivia Rodrigo Since Target refused to send me the album like I ordered and sent another album instead, I decided not to wait on this but rather review it based on the album as it appears on … Continue reading →

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Found On Roadside, Derelict

Posted on August 3, 2021 by nathanalbright

One of the more amusing things about looking through various discussions of vehicles is the way that one can blend one’s own personal experience with one’s knowledge. It is admittedly difficult to prove anything from anecdotal experience, because no matter … Continue reading →

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Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide

Posted on August 2, 2021 by nathanalbright

A few days ago I came across a relatively recent interview with the actor who had played the titular role on a television show I do not remember hearing about when it was on television for three years, namely “Ned’s … Continue reading →

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