Isaac and Camber

As many of you may have heard, the world is ending. (If you have not heard, I am sorry. While we’re on the subject, you should probably know that Santa isn’t real either. Sorry. A nifty map here will give you the appropriate level of panic.)
I know that many people are urging calm. I know [...]

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Wise words from Jack Black…
All growing up my family and I would frequently go to Arches National Park on vacation. I think we picked this spot because it gave us easy access to places where we could toy with death (which, apparently, is my family’s favorite pastime). There’s nothing more fun or exhilarating than climbing [...]

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I have to admit that I love ritual. When it comes to holidays, it is always cherished ritual that creates the special atmosphere. Take Christmas as an example. The most meaningful Christmas moments always come from the rituals we take care to perform each year: decorating the Christmas tree, acting out Luke 2, singing [...]

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I have finally entered the fray for good. I sent an email this morning to a number of Iowa representatives who have seemed to support traditional marriage in the past. I sent them what I hope becomes the main argument for traditional marriage in America, because it is a secular argument, one that isn’t based [...]

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Have you ever noticed that there seems to be an entire class of activities that exist solely to give us excuses to be together without feeling awkward? (Man, that sentence is awkward.) What I mean is, there are so many things we do that alone and by themselves are good, but their true potential is [...]

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I’ve been sick with a nasty viral takeover of the upper half of my body.
So Isaac surprised me with these in the middle of the day:

Now I’m sick but very, very happy.
Husbands, take note.

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