Writing

  • Have You Cheated Yet?

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    Have You Cheated Yet?

    [My latest post on Austin Catholic New Media.] Alright folks. One week down. How is everyone doing? Been perfect so far? I admit, I already had a Lenten slip-up. This…

  • The Challenge: Why Men Hate Going to Church

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    The Challenge: Why Men Hate Going to Church

    I have a confession to make about Friday’s post. I had just finished reading Why Men Hate Going to Church by David Murrow. In his recent second edition, he postulates…

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    No, Put the Chicken Broth Back!

    Yes, chicken broth is “using meat”. Come on people!

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    Kindles, iPods and Lent

    I bought a Kindle last October and loved it instantly. I’ve read a number of books, including the few reviews on this site since then. In fact, all of the…

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    The Need To Retreat

    We took a retreat this weekend. The whole family. All four of us. I like the idea of taking a retreat annually, but have fallen out of the habit. In…

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    Heart or Wallet?

    I’m typically horrible about Valentine’s Day. Vanessa and I agreed early into dating that we weren’t going to do anything for the holiday. For her, that meant nothing big, but acknowledge it…

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    Parental Review

    Friday was Catalina’s first birthday! In our household, you’re a baby until your 1st birthday, then a “little toddler” until your 2nd birthday, then a “big toddler”. Olivia is excited about…

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    Here and No Further

    Yesterday, the Board of Regent for The University of Texas System authorized UT-Austin to purchase Players, the beloved burger joint. In 2005, the University attempted to acquire Players too. At…

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    Save Players!

    When UT tries to take away my Players’ combo with cheese, no tomato with a strawberry shake, they have gone too far. saveplayers.com, original mission statement, Summer 2005

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    Logos and More

    I’ve been working on advancing my freelancing to the next level lately. I’ve received work, so far, through word of mouth and each project is a negotiation. Becoming a freelancer was…