Michigan Accent
Explaining my accent, one post at a time.
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Last Words (Tenebrae)
Read more: Last Words (Tenebrae)“Last Words (Tenebrae)” is a song so powerful it brings tears to the eyes, and leaves even our kids requesting to listen again.
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Disneyland Through Childlike Eyes
3–5 minutes709 wordsRead more: Disneyland Through Childlike EyesIt wasn’t the magical world of Disney that captured my heart, but the eyes and heart of my son, demonstrating to me true faith and humility.
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Finding a Church, From Peanut Butter to Potblessings
Read more: Finding a Church, From Peanut Butter to PotblessingsWhen we first decided to move to Virginia, we assumed the majority of our new friendships would come through whatever church we joined. As such, we were anxious to find a church home. As it turns out, this wasn’t the only assumption of the move we got wrong. Church (S)hopping As was the case with many aspects of moving, trying to find a new church home was a new experience for both of us. I am a Preacher’s Kid (PK), meaning when I was growing up there was someone in our family handling the decision of where to attend church.…
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the relevance of economics
Read more: the relevance of economicsBasic Economics is a must read. It explains economics for people that simply want to be informed citizens. Sowell states matter of factly that “… every voter and every politician that they vote for affects economic policies. We cannot opt out of economic issues” (vii). Sowell covers a wide range of economic issues in an easy-to-read style, applying it to every day circumstances and continually demonstrating the relevance: “Much confusion comes from judging economic policies by the goals they proclaim rather than the incentives they create” (545). “… looking at these myths closely may illustrate how easy it is to…
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service dogs helping veterans
Read more: service dogs helping veteransI love dogs, but I had no idea the extent to which they could be trained to help humans. I read a story about a Marine who spent three tours in Iraq, and is struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He now has a service dog, specially trained to help veterans with PTSD. Some of the ways in which the dog is able to help are incredible. The story also made me realize how ignorant I was about some of the effects PTSD can have and the daily pain it causes, and makes me even more grateful for the sacrifices…