Monthly Archives: November 2021

What Not To Be Thankful For

Posted on November 21, 2021 by nathanalbright

[Note: This is the prepared text for a split sermon given to the United Church of God congregation in Portland, OR on Sabbath, November 26, 2022.] It is customary this time of year to talk about the issue of gratitude. … Continue reading →

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Album Review: An Evening With Silk Sonic

Posted on November 21, 2021 by nathanalbright

An Evening With Silk Sonic, by Silk Sonic Silk Sonic is a musical group made up of Anderson.Paak and Bruno Mars, along with significant contributions by Bootsy Collins and others who share a love and appreciation of retro funk. Having … Continue reading →

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Return Of The Native Son: Chapter Thirty

Posted on November 20, 2021 by nathanalbright

Meanwhile, Lord Lipton’s carriage brought Lady Martin, Clarissa, and Miss Wood over to Cheapside where they soon found the pleasant house where Mr. Bennett was staying. The three ladies got out of the carriage, but not before Sir Martin kissed … Continue reading →

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Return Of The Native Son: Chapter Twenty-Nine

Posted on November 19, 2021 by nathanalbright

Shortly after going to sleep, Lord Lipton awoke with a terrible pain in the left foot. It felt as if the bones of part of his foot were on fire or were being burned by acid. From the nature of … Continue reading →

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Return Of The Native Son: Chapter Twenty-Eight

Posted on November 18, 2021 by nathanalbright

The addition of two guests delayed dinner slightly but not too long. The table at the Lipton House was soon full of warm and friendly conversation, and as might be expected, Lord Lipton kept a spread that kept all of … Continue reading →

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Return Of The Native Son: Chapter Twenty-Seven

Posted on November 17, 2021 by nathanalbright

When the governor of the Bahamas colony received an invitation to return for a winter visit to England to discuss how things were going on in his colony from the colonial office, he was admittedly a bit nonplused. He knew … Continue reading →

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Return Of The Native Son: Chapter Twenty-Six

Posted on November 16, 2021 by nathanalbright

During this time Lord Lipton spent a great deal of time with the Sydneys. He enjoyed card parties where he learned about card games that were popular in England, without any money changing hands on bets because that was not … Continue reading →

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Return Of The Native Son: Chapter Twenty-Five

Posted on November 15, 2021 by nathanalbright

Lord Lipton sat in his library a few days later and mulled over the card that was in his hand. To be sure, Lord Lipton was fond of explaining and understanding text, but the card that he was holding defied … Continue reading →

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Return Of The Native Son: Chapter Twenty-Four

Posted on November 14, 2021 by nathanalbright

It did not take very long for the introductory speech of Lord Lipton to the House of Lords to be made into a pamphlet and shared among people. It would be going too far to say that the pamphlet was … Continue reading →

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Return Of The Native Son: Chapter Twenty-Three

Posted on November 13, 2021 by nathanalbright

Lord Sydney and Lord Lipton arrived at the House of Lords and after parking the carriage stepped inside the building and then the chamber to meet their fellow peers. Although neither of them were by any means the most famous … Continue reading →

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