Author Archives: Chet

Upgrading to WordPress 3

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Chet

I’ve upgraded to WordPress 3 and I’ve been trying to switch themes until I can get a proper design, but things have been a little messy. Apologies for visitors who may notice error messages as I play with plugins to … Continue reading →

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Unborn Betrayal

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Chet

Bart Stupak was holding on his vote until anti-abortion language was added to the health bill recently passed by Congress. Unfortunately for all the babies, he was not the stalwart defender of life he pretended, working with Obama to vote … Continue reading →

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Nationalization

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Chet

This is generally what happens when you nationalize your power grid. Reuters Link CARACAS, March 21 (Reuters) – Venezuela announced on Sunday 24-hour power cutoffs for dozens of companies that have failed to reduce usage in the first punitive measures … Continue reading →

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Wheaton 2010

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Chet

Dr. Philip Ryken The big news to hit Wheaton this semester was the selection of Dr. Philip Ryken to succeed Dr. Duane Litfin as president of Wheaton College. The announcement came as somewhat as a surprise, though I heard he … Continue reading →

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A Brief House Tour

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Chet

Coming home is always nice because I just really like our house. I believe I have shown the outside before, but I’ll show a couple favorite rooms. We don’t use the living room much, but it’s great for reading or … Continue reading →

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Three Favorites

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Chet

Left: 100% pure Grade-A medium amber maple syrup. Center: 1994 Vintage Port. Right: Welch’s white grape and peach juice

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Blindly Hurt My Precious Avatar Heart

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Chet

Last night I watched the Academy Awards, which is atypical for me. I usually watch celebrities less out of a real interest but with two things in mind: 1) Entertainment/Wisdom. I think there should be show called “Celebrities Say the … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah 9

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Chet

Today we studied Jeremiah a sermon by Dr. Timothy Keller on Jeremiah 9:21-26. It is an amazing passage, as all are if you stop and actively read with a careful eye and thoughtful mind and heart. It’s a “Sunday School” … Continue reading →

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iPad

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Chet

Of course, the iPad is met with all sorts of disappointment. While I would not call myself an Apple fanboy, I am a computing enthusiast. I am excited about new ways of computing, and I believe the iPad is moving … Continue reading →

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Confessions, Part 1

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Chet

I’m going to start a new mini-series putting up distinctive quotes from Augustine’s Confessions as I read through it. It is a beautiful book, written in his forties, as he looks back over his life. Much of the book reads … Continue reading →

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