Author Archives: theboeskool

I Want To Live Like Jean Valjean

Posted on November 3, 2013 by theboeskool

If you don’t know who Jean Valjean is, don’t worry–Keep reading. There’s still something here for you that will be worthy of  your time…. There is a split in this country, and there is a split in the Church, and … Continue reading →

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The Parable of the Big Clock

Posted on October 30, 2013 by theboeskool

Once upon a time, there was a clock. It was right in the middle of the town, and it was very big and very tall–Tall enough that everyone in the town could see it. Some people thought the clock was … Continue reading →

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FoxNews Is The Worst Thing To Ever Happen To America

Posted on October 12, 2013 by theboeskool

I know what you’re thinking: “What about slavery? What about the Civil War? What about the Great Depression? What about 9/11?” And yes, those things were all horrifically tragic and terrible in their own way. Obviously. Still, Fox”News” might be … Continue reading →

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The Government Shutdown Is Not The Republicans’ Fault

Posted on October 4, 2013 by theboeskool

Both sides of the political aisle are attempting to paint the picture that the OTHER side is to blame for the government shutdown. The republican-controlled House is blaming the president and democratically controlled Senate for the shutdown because of their … Continue reading →

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How ObamaCare is Going to Help Me (And Probably You) Part 2

Posted on October 1, 2013 by theboeskool

Okay, OKAY!!! I was going to write this conclusion weeks ago, but some other very important current events came up and cut in line (Twerking—something most of white America thought was “what you call it when you use Twitter at work;” … Continue reading →

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My “Sort-Of-Friend” Brent

Posted on September 30, 2013 by theboeskool

A friend of mine is dying…. Well, I wouldn’t really call him a friend. I’ve always thought he was just about the pinnacle of coolness, but I’m pretty sure he never really liked me very much. In his defense, I … Continue reading →

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A Christian Response To The Military Strike Against Syria

Posted on August 28, 2013 by theboeskool

Within the next few days, the U.S. will almost certainly lead a military strike against Syria. Up until now, our official response has been to support the Syrian rebels in their struggle against Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Well really, we didn’t support … Continue reading →

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A Musical Reminder That Life Is Beautiful

Posted on August 27, 2013 by theboeskool

Yesterday I wrote about Miley Cyrus’ performance at the MTV Video Music Awards, and I think I may have come off a little too cynical and angry. Not angry about Miley, but angry about the system that could have produced … Continue reading →

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I Ain’t Mad At You, Miley

Posted on August 26, 2013 by theboeskool

It wasn’t her fault. If you want to be mad at somebody, be mad at yourself. If you are the sort of person who can watch a show–ANY show–on MTV and not be fighting off a Soul Gag-Reflex the whole … Continue reading →

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How ObamaCare Is Going To Help Me (And Probably You)–Part 1

Posted on August 26, 2013 by theboeskool

Firstly, can I just start out by saying this–I hate the term “ObamaCare.” It makes me angry. I realize that the president has kind of embraced the term, but that word just carries with it so much partisan emotion…. I … Continue reading →

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