prayer

When asked if she thought, as was taught in her church, that prayer could cure the gays, Sara Palin responds...

Mike Byrd doesn’t have a whole bunch of sympathy for pastors and tax activists who think placing restrictions on the free speech rights of clerics in exchange for tax-exempt status is an undue burden:

Why is this even getting play at "Taxing Tennessee"? Just because pastors may have to pay taxes if they publicly endorse parties and candidates?

this morning started with a bit of a chaotic drive through nashville rush hour. not something i have had to deal with for a few years now. but, in the end, i spent my morning hours with jay, chatting a new book project and all points updates on each others lives.

We had a great night tonight at the AtwoodZoo. Ham biscuits, Fresca Frosties (an AtwoodZoo favorite made of rainbow sherbet covered in Fresca) some homework, tossing the Frisbee under the streetlight, showers, and then watching the first half of a crazy football game.

Just a brief update on the search for my birth parents. While we were on vacation to Mexico, a letter came in the mail. It appears the State found my natural mother and made contact with her. Turns out that she's very willing to have contact with me. She included her contact information in the paperwork she submitted to the State and they passed it along.

Sean Braisted makes a funny about the predicament in which Mr. Mike Faulk finds himself:

State Sen. Candidate Mike Faulk was canvassing a little too hard for votes, and apparently ended up ruining a marriage in the process:

Statement of Senator Barack Obama on the Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks

Dear Vince,

My old pastor told me, "It comes to pass, it doesn't come to stay".  You are not going to feel lousy from now on. Better days are ahead. Better days!