Author Archives: c13mark

Take a Look at the Lands Down Under

The Past, Present and Future of Australia and New Zealand The Past:  In some ways, the histories of Australia and New Zealand mirror the history of America.  They were first colonized primarily by the United Kingdom (including exiled prisoners and indentured workers).  All three countries are currently democracies.  They stood up against the fascist socialismContinue reading “Take a Look at the Lands Down Under”

Do you want fries or salad with your elephant?

How do you eat an elephant? (One bite at a time).  That proverb is commonly thought to be of Chinese origin.  Elephants are amazing creatures created by God and they are already endangered thanks to ivory poachers and other bad actors.  So I recommend you do not patronize any restaurant that has elephant on theContinue reading “Do you want fries or salad with your elephant?”

Appropriating the Wisdom of Grandma

My long-departed Grandma got married during the Great Depression and raised two kids during the Second World War and the Korean War. Decades later, she was still living a financially responsible frugal life (e.g., After you use a teabag, wrap it in aluminum foil so you can use it multiple times. Roll your old newspapersContinue reading “Appropriating the Wisdom of Grandma”

The Groom is Coming Soon

The Groom is Coming Soon, to Carry His Bride Home I recently attended a traditional American church wedding.  A beautiful event and loaded with symbols familiar to most American adults (rings, vows, candles and processions).  May this young couple be greatly blessed! It was not at all like the typical Galilean Jewish wedding in theContinue reading “The Groom is Coming Soon”

Life Imitates Art

In August 2020, I wrote this review of the (excellent) book “Profiles in Corruption: Abuse of Power by America’s Progressive Elite” by Peter Schweitzer: “This book is very timely. It shines a light on the many bad deeds and few scruples of prominent “progressive” political figures. And it is well-researched with lots of documentary citations.Continue reading “Life Imitates Art”

7 Lessons We Must Learn from Nazi Germany

I recently read the book “When A Nation Forgets God” by Dr. Erwin Lutzer (pastor emeritus of the Moody Church in Chicago). Its sub-title appears above. Though it was published in 2010, it seems to be even more relevant now. It describes (and documents) how the people of Germany and its institutions were corrupted duringContinue reading “7 Lessons We Must Learn from Nazi Germany”