Author Archives: Jason

LOST Season Six: Dr. Linus

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Jason

Benjamin Linus, our favorite bug-eyed villain, finds redemption twice in this satisfying episode: once in the Sideways world, when he relinquishes his opportunity to make a play for the principal’s office in exchange for Alex’s future at Yale; and on … Continue reading →

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The Vertical Self

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Jason

Who am I? In The Vertical Self, Mark Sayers contends that we are experiencing a cultural shift unprecedented in human history. For millennia, humanity has been understood vertically; that is, in light of the revelation that every man, woman, and … Continue reading →

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NL East Preview

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Jason

Last week, I covered the AL East; now we’ll take a look at the Senior Circuit’s Eastern Division. We’ll begin with the pennant winning Phillies. Philadelphia Phillies Key additions: SP Roy Halladay; 3B Placido Polanco; RP Danys Baez Key losses: … Continue reading →

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 5

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Jason

Last night at dinner, the kids got their Cheez-Its and juice and started playing Lord’s Supper. They got it mostly right, except for when they prayed for the “fruit of the wine”. ____________________ I want to remember how Jackson says … Continue reading →

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AL East Preview

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Jason

This year, instead of simply making predictions re: the upcoming MLB season, I thought I’d do something a little different. I thought I’d work up a little review of each division and the offseason additions and changes each team has … Continue reading →

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LOST Season Six: Sundown

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Jason

Let me say it up front: this episode was an adrenaline rush for me. Several classic scenes make this my favorite episode of the season thus far. No matter the reality, Sayid seems destined to a life of torture, murder … Continue reading →

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Things I Want To Remember, Vol. 4 (or “Thingers” for short)

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Jason

Yesterday, Joshua was telling me about his finger, how he got a cut on it. From a distance, it sounded like he was saying the word properly. But when he got up close, that’s when I heard it: “See, Dad. … Continue reading →

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New Blogs!

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Jason

A quick house keeping item: you may have noticed a few new additions to my “Blogroll” sidebar on the left. My nephew Micah is a fledgling photographer and he’s had a photo blog for quite some time; I’m just getting … Continue reading →

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Sunday Night LOST Tidbits

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Jason

EW has a bit of a scoop re: upcoming episodes of LOST. Nothing too spoilerish here, but if you don’t want to know anything, I suggest you stop reading here. ________________________________________________ According to an Entertainment Weekly reporter who chatted with … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 12

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Jason

10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12Rejoice and be … Continue reading →

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