Health Care Reform: A Faith Based Approach

OK, this one got lost in my draft folder. Last month The Baptist Standard published an interesting article about health care reforms and the roll faith based hospitals should play.  You can read the article here.  I am concerned about rushing into a public only option or lack of  choice. Funding is a major concern. … Continue reading Health Care Reform: A Faith Based Approach

Give A Day

Just heard about a cool program that Disney has for 2010. It is Give a Day, Get A Day. Disney is giving a free park ticket for those who volunteer in selected community service projects.  Sign-up begins January 1, 2010 but is you can sign up for email reminders not.  I think it is a … Continue reading Give A Day

Confused Fox

Read this in the Gainesville Sun and it is worth sharing.  It yesterday a confused young fox wandered into a K-Mart.  Yes, that is right. Guess he was just looking for a blue light special. The  Alachua County Sheriffs Department begin receiving calls about a fox around 3:30 Sunday afternoon. I'm sure it must have … Continue reading Confused Fox

Update on Hometown Hero

WFAA reported that Reagan Richards passed away Saturday September 11.  Reagan had a rare and almost untreatable brain tumor.  This past July the town of Krum honored her simple request to see Christmas with an elaborate Christmas parade complete with snow. Please remember the Richards family in your prayers.

Calm Down

Universal health care has become a very controversial topic. Those who support universal health care insist that it is a basic right for all citizens. Those who oppose universal health care are described as uncaring and uniformed.  I have even read of a supposed government email address for reporting "fishy" email and posts about universal … Continue reading Calm Down

Responsible Posting

Last month, I read a post that has quite a stir on the Internet and in the media. The subject of the post was slammed by the author simply because of personal biases.  It really surprised me that such an irresponsible piece was posted on an otherwise reliable source. Yes, I know most bloggers write … Continue reading Responsible Posting

Continental Does it Again

Once again Continental Airlines has demonstrated that passengers are unimportant. Last Friday Continental/Express Jet left passengers stuck on a plane overnight. Inclement weather forced flight 2816 from Houston to Minneapolis/St. Paul to land in Rochester, Minnesota.  Passengers were only offered one drink, no food and a broken bathroom.  Ironically, less than 50 yards away was … Continue reading Continental Does it Again