Yes, as a musician, I'm saying that. My friend made fun of me when I told him I only make concept albums -  as if a "concept album" is simply some weird experimental leap at trying to tell an entire story through a series of songs. But, what's the point of...

On a recent flight, I accidentally left a Timothy Keller book called "The Reason for God" in the seatback in front of me. Now, let's pretend it was an Organic Cooking magazine instead. If someone on the next flight sat down and had some vague interest in cooking, they might...

"Those who can - do. Those who can't - teach." H.L. Mencken Is it possible that we don't value public school teachers enough as we should because we don't pay directly for their services? Because if we did, I'd argue that we'd instantly love them. Otherwise, we'd have to blame ourselves...

Not to say he ever had me. We disagree on many things. But, I really liked the guy. He looks good and sounds great. But, for all of the rhetoric about changing the game in Washington, the dude is absolutely playing it. Just a few days after the State of the...

In 1926, it started as Negro History Week. Since then, it's grown to become Black History Month. When will we stop separating black America's achievements from our country's history? Watch this quick Morgan Freeman clip on his thoughts about Black History Month. Then, let me know why I'm wrong to...

#29. Warren G. HardingCapo 3A, C, G, D/F#names warren glike the rapperIm a gangstaUnderneath this tweed and the powder in my hairAdministration entourage the death of meTheir costly choices, my legacyTalking about low friendsIn high placesTalking about me and my home-slicesRun the gambit crime and more disgracesTeapot dome scandal tops...

Are Cuban cigars really the best cigars in the world? Or is it the simple fact that they're illegal that makes us want to enjoy them so much? ...like the sweet sweet taste of bootleg liquor.

a quick continuation from our conversation before the break. Our last commenter said, "I thought faith was belief WITHOUT evidence. I thought that was the point." That's exactly what I'm arguing against.  I think the reason for this definition, particularly from those within the church, stems from a misunderstanding of...

Is faith a virtue, or just foolishness? I've recently seen a couple examples of TV characters touting faith as a moral virtue. In their definition, faith means believing in something with absolutely no evidence. But I will argue that faith not only doesn't have to be blind, but can not...

I just realized this morning why I always go and pick up pizza rather than get it delivered to my door. I hate the tipping process. I hate the expectation. I hate to think what they might think of me based on what I give them. The only person I...