Monthly Archives: November 2008

A Post That Kids Probably Should Not Read

Posted on November 29, 2008 by epthnation

We live in an age when wishing somebody a Merry Christmas is a violation of the First Amendment, and wishing somebody Happy Holidays is like going back in time and tipping over baby Jesus’ manger. In other words, Christmas has … Continue reading →

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Slow Incremental Changes Will Boil a Frog

Posted on November 28, 2008 by epthnation

Hi everybody. You might have noticed some changes, however slight, with this blog.  There are two new links on the right side of the page, and a new banner picture up top.  I like the picture because it allows one … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2008 by epthnation

It’s a day dedicated to a state of mind, started by some Pilgrims and codified into law by Abraham Lincoln.  Don’t forget to be thankful tomorrow.  Heck, start tonight.  You don’t need to be confined by a certain date.  It’s … Continue reading →

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My Blog is Broke is The World

Posted on November 25, 2008 by epthnation

I seem to have struck a nerve.  Apparently, I’m not the only one who had the Christian “Guitar Hero” idea.  Hopefully my comments will now work better, and anyone who wants to join in the discussion can now do so. … Continue reading →

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Bibleopoly Meets Guitar Hero

Posted on November 24, 2008 by epthnation

I few months ago I had an idea:  A Christian version of Guitar Hero, the video game that has taken the youth world by storm.  I pictured songs by Starflyer 59, Neon Horse, etc., with maybe some old Petra and … Continue reading →

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Reasons I Liked Last Week’s Simpsons Episode

Posted on November 22, 2008 by epthnation

1) I use the word “zounds” and find it’s retirement from the dictionary deplorable. 2) My wife loves crossword puzzles, and has reportedly formed her own imaginary crossword puzzles from signs on the street while driving by. 3) I once … Continue reading →

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They Should Charge Admission

Posted on November 22, 2008 by epthnation

For the second time ever, I delivered a pizza to a house that had people watching TV on their front lawn. The first time, some hicks had set up their 52″ plasma screen outside for some reason, and were watching … Continue reading →

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Well I Wouldn’t Say I Was Missing it, Bob

Posted on November 19, 2008 by epthnation

I’ve got a lot of writing projects happening right now.  Unfortunately, or thankfully, they’re all in my head.  I got sidetracked this week because my friend Jeremy happened to introduce me to a new band, the Cruxshadows (with an umlaut … Continue reading →

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Time Wasted

Posted on November 17, 2008 by epthnation

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has gone mad.  First, they redesigned their website — that’s not crazy, but it is worth noting.  It’s a definite upgrade.  Also, and this is the important part, they’ve become an activist newspaper.  This means they investigate … Continue reading →

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Hey Everybody, Look At Me

Posted on November 14, 2008 by epthnation

I’ve joined the ranks of people who work from home!  Your boos doesn’t have enough money to pay you?  Trade having to drive to the office every day for way less money!  It’s great — I’m eating eggs and not … Continue reading →

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