I came across this resignation letter on a blog a while back and liked it so much I shared it on a few online boards. I forgot to post a link to it here. Here it is.
I like this letter because it manages to get the resignation job done without the bitterness. Sure it takes [...]
I have really resisted talking too much about media personality Glenn Beck online because, well, I think he’s kind of a tool. Not only do I personally have issues with his politics of fear and divisiveness, I think he is a goof. Truthfully I don’t like giving him any additional attention. There’s a good chance [...]
Robert Kirby, columnist for the Salt Lake Tribune, wrote a great piece Thursday on the importance of myth in belief— and specifically in religion. Kirby is Mormon (although perhaps of the more liberal variety) and therefore knows a thing or two about myth— specifically Joseph’s Myth— and makes some pretty insightful comments. In my opinion, his [...]
Just as I finished mowing and fertilizing my lawn on Saturday a large thunderstorm barreled through the east side of the Salt Lake Valley, where I live. It was pretty entertaining as storms go— according to the Channel 5 weatherman there were 6000-8008 lightning strikes in the valley including the west side. One of those [...]
Another dust up about baptism for the dead (this time it’s Obama’s mama) has Robert Kirby back in business. I quite enjoyed his piece as usual.
Read his words here.
I saw this on the Colbert Report last night and thought it was hilarious. Personally I think the ad this parodies is ridiculous but then I’m just a “perv” straight guy who doesn’t see gay marriage as harmful to anyone else. I especially love the “paid for” line at the end of the ad.
It’ll be [...]
Robert Kirby is my hero. He manages to remain Mormon (something I am having a hard time doing) while still being thoughtful and open minded. I find him funny as hell too. Today’s column on the Big Love debacle is right on the money and cuts through all of the hypocrisy surrounding this “controversy”. Please [...]
