Monthly Archives: January 2014

Protesters, Police, and A Third Way

Posted on January 27, 2014 by theboeskool

There are more than a few different things pulling the tears from my eyes tonight…. More than just watching Macklemore and Ryan Lewis sing “Same Love” tonight on the Grammys while 33 couples got married by Queen Latifah (I know … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus | Tagged A Third Way, Gay Marriage, Grammys, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Same Love, Sergei Supinsky Photo, The Church, Ukraine Protests | 16 Comments

Minimum Wage On A Rich Man’s Island

Posted on January 21, 2014 by theboeskool

The hardest job I’ve ever done I did for $7 an hour. It was the summer before I left for college, and I spent that hot summer working for a local landscaper in my hometown. Most of the work wasn’t that … Continue reading →

Posted in 2) Politics | Tagged 12:1 Initiative, Henry Ford, I Am Documentary, Income Inequality, Maximum Wage, Minimum Wage, We Are the 99% | 35 Comments

My Wife Won’t Let Me Scare Her

Posted on January 11, 2014 by theboeskool

There are two kinds of people in the world: People who are somewhat amused by being scared or startled, and people who get so pissed off at being scared that it makes them hate you. I married the latter—which is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 24 Comments

When Prayer Is Worthless–Some Thoughts On The Cold Weather

Posted on January 6, 2014 by theboeskool

If you’re like most of the people in this country right now, you’re probably dealing with the effects of some really cold weather. As I type this, there is a small layer of snow coming down outside, and tomorrow I … Continue reading →