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France in 10 Numbers
I visited France once—Paris to be exact. It was 1999, and I remember spending a night in a cheap hostel
How To Read the Bible for Beginners
During a recent trip to the Buckle of the Bible Belt (aka Nashville), I realized I knew very little about
Flyover Country, My Ass!
I drove through flyover country the other day. Surprisingly, I saw more than nothing. 1 I started somewhere I
Nashville’s Nicknames: A Critique
Nashville, Tennessee. The place has a brand, pet names and all. But as a first-time visitor, I was able to
Who Is Sohan Shrikhande?
It’s good to have options, or so they say. But how good is it exactly? And are there really options?
Savannah: A Crappy Poem
Savannah, the one in Georgia I always have to check if there’s an h It was a pleasure to get
Florida: I Finally Get You
Dear Florida, I’ve never wanted to like you. And admirably, you’ve made that goal rather easy. To me, you’ve
The Bible in Public Schools: 5 Great Alternatives
I don’t live in Oklahoma, but I have heard that the state superintendent who mandated that public schools teach the
The Week I Got the Last Laugh
I say last laugh. But I have a feeling it’s the first of many. You see, it wasn’t easy choosing
Country Music Vocabulary for Teetotalers
Country music has a healthy (unhealthy?) relationship with alcohol. References abound, and moderation is optional. To get the most out
France in 10 Numbers
I visited France once—Paris to be exact. It was 1999, and I remember spending a night in a cheap hostel
How To Read the Bible for Beginners
During a recent trip to the Buckle of the Bible Belt (aka Nashville), I realized I knew very little about
Flyover Country, My Ass!
I drove through flyover country the other day. Surprisingly, I saw more than nothing. 1 I started somewhere I
Nashville’s Nicknames: A Critique
Nashville, Tennessee. The place has a brand, pet names and all. But as a first-time visitor, I was able to
Who Is Sohan Shrikhande?
It’s good to have options, or so they say. But how good is it exactly? And are there really options?
Savannah: A Crappy Poem
Savannah, the one in Georgia I always have to check if there’s an h It was a pleasure to get
Florida: I Finally Get You
Dear Florida, I’ve never wanted to like you. And admirably, you’ve made that goal rather easy. To me, you’ve
The Bible in Public Schools: 5 Great Alternatives
I don’t live in Oklahoma, but I have heard that the state superintendent who mandated that public schools teach the
The Week I Got the Last Laugh
I say last laugh. But I have a feeling it’s the first of many. You see, it wasn’t easy choosing
Country Music Vocabulary for Teetotalers
Country music has a healthy (unhealthy?) relationship with alcohol. References abound, and moderation is optional. To get the most out
