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March For Life vs March For Death

January 30, 2017

 

Sometimes you write from a heavy heart

I debated whether or not I should write this post, but in the end my heart is heavy and I can’t resist. There is a great divide in this nation and it’s only growing wider. In response, many are taking to the streets from both sides of the divide. Over the past several days we have seen two respective marches- the March for Life and the March for Death (Okay, it was officially named the Women’s March but potatoe, potato). I purposefully titled this post the way I did to accentuate the severe contrast between not only the marches, but in fact the ideologies behind each march.

All lives matter!

It would only be fair to state from the outset that I am a huge proponent of the pro-life movement. I have actively worked with pregnancy care centers around where I live. In fact, my first introduction to my wife was listening to her speak at a benefit dinner for one of those centers. That being said, I will do my best to be as objective as possible. [Read more…]


Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged: March for life, pro-life, right for life

How Rogue One ruined the Star Wars universe

January 22, 2017

Star Wars fanboy!

Spoilers!!! Let me begin by saying I am a huge Star Wars fan. My first interaction with my wife was a conversation about her Star Wars shoes. I’ve seen A New Hope well over 100 times. I’ve read at least 30 books in the EU (extended universe).  My son, Benjamin, is named after Ben Kenobi.  So, yes, you can say I’m a fan. As with most Star Wars fans, I had concerns over the direction Disney would take the franchise. Especially with  JJ Abrams, Star Trek director and solar flare enthusiast, at the helm of the first installment.

As I watched the opening sequence I turned to my wife and said, “This looks like Star Trek with Stormtroopers,”. but my fear was quickly abated as the scene turned from night to day, and once again I was in the Star Wars universe. Those of you who’ve seen the new Star Trek movies I’m sure will understand. The difference in feel is due in large part to the cinematography. So it was with great anticipation that Disney was going to do an Anthology series, giving us back story and filling in holes, that drove me to a 7pm showing on opening night to see Rogue One.

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Filed Under: Movies Tagged: Darth Vader, Jyn Erso, Luke Skywalker, Rogue One, Star Wars, Syfy

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Husband of Tara. Father of four. Follower of Christ. Lover of movies, music, tv and books. Pastor, mentor, friend.

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