I am working on a revision of a paper (presented long ago) and the discussion of Saddam Hussein’s execution at this blog was brought to mind by this quote from Mekhilta DeRabbi Ishmael (Shirta 1). This is a midrash listing ten songs found throughout the Bible (based upon Ex. 15.1, […]
My wife Elizabeth recently posted one of her early short stories. I think folks who stop by here might like it. “The House God” From her blog: I have decided to share the aforementioned short story, “The House God.” You can find it here or using the tab at the […]
Jim West shared this quote for the New Year and it seems too good and appropriate not to share it as well. {Cross posted with engage.shc.psu.edu.} The difference between a moral man and a man of honor is that the latter regrets a discreditable act, even when it has worked […]
No, not I but someone far better at this sort of thing, Christopher Heard of Higgaion. See The God Delusion, chapter 2, sections 1-3 I will follow Stephen Cook (whose post led me to this review) and point out this prescient quote. I am ready to assume that Dawkins has […]
I have spent a great week with family and (so far) I am enjoying a day of bowl games. PSU is currently tied with Tenn at the half. Last night State College had a great “First Night” festival that included a 5k run that E and Iz ran. I wish […]
This category is tough for me. I enjoy films and TV but I never feel qualified to offer a “best/worst” that will apply to others. (And at this point I am not sure I can even remember which movies we saw!) BEST MOVIE: Cars has to top my list. I […]
I am quite late at this and it will probably be past the first of the year when I finish, but I think it is worth the effort. So… Following Ed’s lead I too will being the Third Annual Ralphies with music. Sort of. As much as I love music, […]
Johnny Hart is always good for an interesting Christmas/Easter comic: Notice the “Merry Birthday Jesus” in second panel.
I share parts of a fun Christmas story for kids. Mooseltoe by Margie Palatini, Henry Cole (Illustrator). Oops! I just realized I said, “Welcome to a special podcast from Targuman.COM.” This is Targuman.org, of course. 🙂 Merry Christmas!
Oh dear. I say, you don’t say. When podcasting jumped the shark: QE II Filed under: Odds and ends, Podcasting Mark well this day, for it is the day the music died — or at least, the day podcasting stopped being cool. This year’s Christmas message from Queen Elizabeth will […]