Monthly Archives: October 2007

Bella On a Second Reflection…

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Devman

…was even more moving than the first time. Lillian and Leila got to see the movie this past weekend (as they commented about in Katie’s post just below this one) and they were similarly touched by it. Katie and I … Continue reading →

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Bella

Posted on October 27, 2007 by Katie

Bella Bella Bella.   Bella Bella Bella. You see?  I’m drilling it into your subconscious.  Now for the power of suggestion. Go watch Bella this weekend.  Please watch Bella this weekend.  It would be very good for you to watch Bella … Continue reading →

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Would the Real Devin Rose Please Stand Up

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Devman

Well, it turns out that people named Devin Rose in this world are, at least with two data points collected, pretty clever and cool. Why? Well, I changed my email address from an old one to my current gmail one … Continue reading →

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Global Warming: The Debate Is Not Over

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Devman

And dissent from Al Gore’s rigid orthodoxy, which brooks no opposition, no matter how reasoned, is vital, to keep the debate open and to keep voices from being silenced. Tell ‘em, John Stossel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO9laiUXS1o

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“And If the Mountain Defeats You…

Posted on October 21, 2007 by Devman

…where then will you go?” – Saruman in the Fellowship of the Ring movie I heard earlier this week that Sam Brownback was dropping out of the presidential race. I’m disappointed because he is a man who believes in the … Continue reading →

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Whoa, God!

Posted on October 18, 2007 by Katie

On Sunday at Mass, I was sitting in the pews when I was sort of thunderstruck by an theological thought.  It was the Offertory of the Mass, and I was praying as I always do, offering my “time, talent, and … Continue reading →

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“He who controls the spice…

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Devman

…controls the universe!” – Baron Vladimir Harkonnen And he who controls academia, has great control also over the minds and hearts of the future leaders of the United States and the world. But unfortunately at many universities, the professors in … Continue reading →

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Eduardo Verastegui’s Story and More Bella!

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Devman

The Bella movie site has a good page full of videos, reviews, stories, and links to information about the movie, including the story of lead actor, Eduardo Verastegui.

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Tooting My Own Horn

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Katie

Everybody, today is my 28th birthday.  Hooray!  Thanks, dear God, for the gift of life.  Thanks for a wonderful husband who takes me out to a very nice restaurant where we have a very nice bottle of wine and some … Continue reading →

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The Last Negative Post Before a Positive One, or, Jimmy Carter’s Panegyric

Posted on October 15, 2007 by Devman

Panegyric: A hymn of praise Katie has (rightfully) scolded me for posting several negative blog entries in a row (excepting the brief Egg Report, which was mostly positive), but I have to get one more negative one in there before … Continue reading →

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