Since well before we moved in to our current flat, there has been a derelict building (a large one) on the corner of the road. Surrounded by a frighteningly spiky fencing and well-established bramble bush that hid most of the building from view in a very Sleeping Beauty sort of way, it had been steadily crumbling at its own pace (occasionally helped along, I think, by squatters and various animals). Recently, we’d noticed that the trees were being torn out and the bramble flattened. Suddenly,
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walls, tumbling (quietly though)
by Cristiano Rubbi* It’s 12 noon and you’re in Rome, but are you in the central part of Rome? If you are, chances are that you will hear the bang of the cannon shot being fired at this time every day on top of the Janiculum Hill. This is a tradition that goes back to January 1, 1847, when Pope Pius IX introduced it to ensure that all timepieces would be set on the same time.* Would you ever believe that a keyhole might be considered an attraction by tourists visiting Rome
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Learn 10 Secrets Your Friends Just Back From Rome Do Not Know!
by Howie Holben The unique geography of Chile allows visitors to explore volcanoes, ski or snowboard in the Andes, lounge on picturesque beaches and enjoy a night out in the gay district of Santiago all in one day. Rich in varied landscapes and important landmarks, visitors to Chile can experience the statues of Easter Island, arid deserts, exceptional architecture and churches, the Mirador de Chepu Penguin Colony, the world-famous Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia and the Elqui Vall
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Chile Is A Wonderful Perfect Gay Travel Destination
You know what I mean. People are sitting and listening, sort of, until you say a key phrase, then suddenly everyone is really listening carefully. Let’s make the assumption that having people really listen is a positive thing. Now let’s consider some examples of “switch on” phrases and consider the implications for our preaching: “How does this apply to us?” – People do tend to listen more when the message is about them, their lives, their needs, etc. We could critique that theologically and point to the self-obsession of humanity. Or we could be thankful that all Scripture is both God-breathed and “useful” – i.e. life changing. And then we could stop leaving application to the last three minutes of a message and look for ways to include it throughout. Compare and contrast an introduction infused with relevance and applicational preparation for the message to follow, with the standard switch off phrase “Last week we were deep in 2Chronicles 17, please turn with me to 2Chronicles 18 . .
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When Do Listeners Switch On?
Says Melinda Watts: “The key is understanding that when you’re called to do something, God will give you the grace to fulfill it.” Fair Oaks resident Melinda Watts hasn’t lost sight of her No. 1 priority – family – even though she hasn’t always been able to keep it in view over the past year. The former high school English teacher is promoting her singing career, touring and releasing her debut album today
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Gospel music career, new CD are blessings for busy Fair Oaks mom
Here’s a tough one, assuming you give a flying finger of Fudge about goings-on in Her Majesty’s Anglican Church of England and the World. Given the choice would you prefer… a).
I know that I do. I’ve not been writing as much. Sure, here and there in my little journal, but not on here. Please know that it’s not that I don’t have anything to say, because I do. I always have too much to say. Part of my charm. In fact, people worry when I stop talking. Like the other day, the boy was teasing me and I said, “Ok, that’s it, I’m not talking anymore.” And do you know that I didn’t talk for twenty whole minutes? It was difficult, but I’m stubborn and try as he might
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I Really Need To Blog More, Don’t You Think?
A Wall Street Journal article today explored the shortcomings of the current Administration’s foreclosure prevention problem. One of the most frustrating issues was the revelation that many federally approved housing counselors are encouraging struggling homeowners not yet behind in their payments to let their mortgage slide for several months before reapplying for government loan modification help
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Is the Government Foreclosure Program Encouraging More Risky Behavior?
PBS omnipresence Bill Moyers unleashed his anger at Rush Limbaugh and other conservative talk radio hosts on Friday night’s Bill Moyers Journal, suggesting they “scream like martyrs being stretched on the rack” about the alleged Fairness Doctrine and they “earn millions inciting riots in the public mind.” Limbaugh played a clip and responded that it was laughable that Moyers would pose as a “paragon of virtue on fairness.” MOYERS: Ronald Reagan abolished the [Fairness] doctrine in 1987, but
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Bill Moyers Indicts Moyers, Other Radio Hosts for ‘Inciting Riots in the Public Mind’
More Liberty Costs of Obamacare: House sources indicated to us today that patients would likely not be allowed to purchase a provider’s services privately and outside of any “approved” insurance scheme. Even though such a private-pay provision had reportedly been accepted by Education and Labor Committee chair George Miller, such relief will likely not survive in the final, manager’s version. Nor will there likely be a provision allowing a provider who had objections to abortion to refuse to
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Shorter Takes: Obamacare; Useful Idiots; Saudi’s in Fairfax