The 12 Movies of Christmas: #12 "The Holiday"

by | Dec 16, 2008 | Misc

3.5 Lions out of 5I recommend this film for ages 18 and up (16 and up if watching with a parent)I believe men and women will equally like this filmCameron Diaz and Kate Winslet star as two workaholic women who’ve won in their professions but lost at love. They trade...

Houston, We Have a Comedy!

by | Dec 3, 2008 | Misc

I was born in 1969. This was the year of Woodstock. The Vietnam War was raging–and being televised. And Neil Armstrong uttered words that defined a century.Every child is asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I only had one answer:...

A Chemist and God

by | Oct 21, 2008 | Misc

Science: Henry Schaefer sees a natural nexus between faith and scienceS. Joshua Swamidass and Shoba SpencerBlogger’s Note: I knew Dr. Schaefer while I attended UGA. He and his family attended the same church I did. I sat in on his Sunday school class...

Talent, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and a Desert Island

by | Jul 23, 2008 | Misc

I have a berry special announcement for you today. 20th Century Fox is releasing three DVDs in the next three weeks.On August 5, travel to an uncharted island and meet an enchanted young lady named Nim. Abigail Breslin brings a tale of adventure and courage to life in...

The Unreported Price of Freedom

by | Jul 9, 2008 | Misc

Blogger’s Note: I was deeply moved by this column that appeared in today’s Tennessean. Please remember the families of those that have lost their loved ones. The media often tries to make us feel like their sacrifice is meaningless. May it never be said of...