Author Archives: theboeskool

5 New Ways World Vision Is Following “Biblical Principles”

Posted on March 28, 2014 by theboeskool

In a surprise move, World Vision has made yet another change to its hiring practices. As many of you know, World Vision shocked the evangelical community when three days ago they announced they would begin hiring openly gay Christians, while … Continue reading →

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A Love Letter To Fred Phelps….

Posted on March 18, 2014 by theboeskool

Dear Mr. Phelps, You don’t know me, but I’ve heard of you.  Last year when I went to the Final Four, I heard that some Westboro Baptist folks would be protesting there, and I thought about making a sign that said, “THESE … Continue reading →

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We’re Having Car Trouble. Meanwhile, In Syria….

Posted on March 4, 2014 by theboeskool

It’s my birthday today. I’m dangerously close to 40, and it’s starting to stress me out a little. Yesterday, the power went out for about five hours, the temp in our house got down into the high 50’s, and we had … Continue reading →

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What To Do When It Snows In The South

Posted on March 3, 2014 by theboeskool

I grew up in Michigan, but I’ve lived in Tennessee for about fourteen years. As I sit here right now, I’m doing three things: I’m watching bits and pieces of The Oscars, I’m trying to write this blog, and I’m checking … Continue reading →

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5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The Killing of the Black Teen in Florida

Posted on February 19, 2014 by theboeskool

So you’ve probably already heard: Another unarmed black teenager was shot to death in Florida, and the man who shot and killed him once again went unconvicted of the murder. And once again, just like in Trayvon Martin’s murder that … Continue reading →

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The Mountain Mama Smells Like Black Licorice

Posted on February 8, 2014 by theboeskool

“Our botched and embarrassing and incompetent and confusing and unserious national response to this disaster is AS SCARY as the spill itself.” ~ Rachel Maddow A month after the chemical spill that left 300,000 people in West Virginia with dangerously … Continue reading →

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Losing The Creation Debate By Asking The Wrong Questions

Posted on February 5, 2014 by theboeskool

I don’t care who won the “Creation Debate” between Bill Nye (The Science Guy) and Ken Ham (The head of Kentucky’s $29 Million “Creation Museum,” but also famous for having an incredibly un-kosher name) that took place last night. Normally, … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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