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As all times when we are so shockingly rattled, the race to reaction is furious and fast. When scenarios and circumstance significantly disturb us, we immediately jump to the solution. “If we only had tougher gun laws... eliminated the violent video games... cared more for the mentally ill... if we
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As I was pulling out and dusting off my fairly impressive collection of Christmas music — ok, wait; that is total “impression management.” It’s actually, almost a bold face lie. Sorry. I mean, yes, my collection is impressive, but the truth is (confession time, friends) that I listen to Christmas
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As the shopping days dwindle and the ole’ familiar carols continue to play, I’m struck by a continuous topic in some circles this time of year: is there a war on Christmas? As posted previously amidst these pages, the Intramuralist isn’t into identifying something as war that actually
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As I was once again tempted to count the shopping days left until the retail world’s biggest annual holiday, I was prompted to pause, challenged anew to focus on the actual meaning of this season. I’m not sure I always get it. Yes, I get that Christmas is
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(In our constant observation of wisdom — or lack of it...) And then there was this... “After the election of Jimmy Carter, the honorable Coleman Alexander Young, he went to Washington D.C. and came back with some bacon. That’s what you do. That’s what you do! This is,
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At halftime of Sunday night’s Eagles vs. Cowboys football game, NBC host, Bob Costas, added a creative sort of commentary. In reference to the weekend murder-suicide initiated by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker, Jovan Belcher — and quoting significantly from Fox Sports’ Jason Whitlock’s editorial column — Costas shared the
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Some of life’s greatest truths are told via the most clever settings. (Maybe we listen better that way.) From the witty 1973 novel that evolved into the movie, The Princess Bride, by William Goldman... It's one of my biggest memories of my father reading. I had pneumonia,
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Allow me to begin with a semi-sarcastic disclaimer: this isn’t my favorite topic. While the Intramuralist focuses on respectful opining and dialoguing about the inherent wisdom or lack of it within current events, to focus on what may appear to be merely economics (yes, a core requirement of
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Thank God the election is over. Allow me to say that again... thank God the election is over. Also over, therefore, is the onslaught of political advertising, negative campaigning, and adults acting more like children. Sorry. That should not be inferred as criticism of any one person or any one
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Perhaps you’ve noticed. Violence is escalating in the Middle East. True, there is a current truce, but the hostility is still glaring. Even amidst a so-called “truce,” the animosity is obvious. “Help us! ...This thing is getting worse! The Arabic - Islamic nations see [the U.S.] as weak
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Thank God no matter what happens. No matter what. Are any of us stuck on that “thank God” part? I often remember those historical words... that the basic reality of God is plain enough. We just need to open our eyes and yes, there it is! By taking a long
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As perhaps you have by now surmised, the Intramuralist believes thanks can be given in all scenarios and circumstance. Don’t let me suggest that it’s always easy nor that we always feel like being intentional with our gratitude. I would never diminish the days that are hard for