What Are We Worth?
Wow. What a performer. Listen to that control. Listen to that phrasing. 11 years old, and she sounds every bit like she’s been there. She’s at once fragile and exquisite. … Continue reading
Trump Will Win, and Win The Popular Vote.
Four years ago on Election Day 2016, I published a post right here on American Parser called “The Real King Of Queens Will Be President!” I had not voted for … Continue reading
Smoke, Mirrors, and COVID-19
I keep reading stories about overworked healthcare professionals and shortages of equipment during this coronavirus crunch. I recognize the real strain that healthcare workers are feeling in certain population centers … Continue reading
Ain’t No Sunshine. Bill’s Gone.
Bill Withers, man. Bill Withers. Gone. Bill Withers was a quiet giant, even among the giants of popular music of the last fifty years. His unique sound was different than … Continue reading
Where The Envy Ends
It’s been a tough week. Last Sunday, I was enjoying the worship band at my church. The next day, the bass player was killed in a car crash. Yesterday, millions … Continue reading
My Trial Is Over
Above is a quote I recently read. There’s a lot to unpack in it, and I won’t try to tackle it all here. I would just say as a Christian, … Continue reading
In Asheville, Flooding
But Maw, what if the Lord AIN’T willing and the creek DOES rise??
The Fallacy of “Try It Before You Buy It”
Here’s another gift from Baby Boomers that apparently isn’t so enlightened after all, but has continued to guarantee decades of boundless heartache, doubt, transience, and disease to subsequent generations. I … Continue reading
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