Folksonomy > Culture
January 18th, 2008
Boyd posted this video of Tom Cruise speaking at length about his convictions and beliefs regarding scientology. I have to say, it’s one of the best testimonies I’ve ever heard. Most of the people think this is “proof that Cruise is crazy”, but when I watched it, all I could do is admire his passion [...]
March 22nd, 2006
Today, an experimental Walmart store opened in Plano. Apparently, my favorite high-volume retailer and grocer is having trouble doing business with the rich and trendy people of America. So, in order to remain competitive, Walmart has opened an experimental version of it’s superstore in the ritzy, Willow Bend area of Plano. The purpose of the [...]
March 13th, 2006
Over the past 5 or 6 months, I have been working on an idea. I’ve had this idea for almost 2 years, but not until recently have I had the opprtunity to try to make it happen. I wanted to try to take the concept of an emerging local church community and the concept of [...]
February 28th, 2006
I don’t know if any of you have been following the news very closely these past few days, but among the smaller headlines, it turns out the founder of Domino’s Pizza has purchased a small area in Florida and is starting a Catholic-only town. There will be a Catholic college, prohibition of contraceptive sales and [...]
February 2nd, 2006
Well, this month is “Black History Month” for those of use who pay attention to those sorts of things. I try not to think about it too much because I’m not so sure we should be having something like “Black History Month”. I know the intentions are probably good and everything, but to me, it [...]