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4 Olympic Sports I Could Play
When I say could play, I mean exactly that. Because when it comes to Olympic sports, most would be a
10 English Words of French Origin You Didn’t Know
When William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066, he wreaked havoc on the English language. How else can you explain
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!
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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
4 Olympic Sports I Could Play
When I say could play, I mean exactly that. Because when it comes to Olympic sports, most would be a
10 English Words of French Origin You Didn’t Know
When William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066, he wreaked havoc on the English language. How else can you explain
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
