I've just returned from the first-ever Blogfest, too frugal to bring my computer and pay the wireless fee - too forgetful to come up with my blogging password (it's preprogrammed into my laptop). What kind of future is there for a 28-year-old amnesiac? But I digress. First things first. The focus of Hugh's show was on Terri Schiavo. Are you frustrated as I am about this? I will continue to blog on the subject... trust me. But one way you can make your voice heard is at Citizen Link, hosted by Focus on the Family. Tell the Republican Florida state senators who turned their backs on evil to reverse their course of action. Tell the United States Congress to put aside procedural and partisan bickering and do something important: like … [Read more...]
Blog Connections: Military Reminders
Thanks to Amy, who I met last night at the Independence Institute's Dan Rather party, I've discovered some more blog connections. My pastor's son - who is a lawyer at the same firm as Amy - has been called up from the Reserves to serve active JAG duty in the Middle East, leaving his wife at home with their five children. Andy has a blog and a photoblog. His wife Amy (different from the Amy I met) has her own blog, too. A good reminder of what our servicemen and women and their families sacrifice and face on a daily basis. Keep them in your prayers, and send a military person or his/her family your thanks. … [Read more...]
Bloggers at Dan Rather Party
If you missed last night's Dan Rather farewell party hosted by the Independence Institute, you missed a good time. I saw and chatted with The Daily Blogster, fellow Rocky Mountain Alliance blogger and Rossputin (aka Ross Kaminsky) - if you haven't been to his site, check it out: he's got great resources and arguments on behalf of genuine Social Security reform. He also has a letter in today's Denver Post arguing against the proposed buyout of Ward Churchill's contract as a CU professor. If you are a blogger and were at the party last night and I missed you, I'm sorry. It was a pretty big turnout after all - and I'm not a noteworthy social butterfly. … [Read more...]
Calling Denver’s Center-Right Bloggers
What are you doing this Wednesday evening? Have you been looking for a way to commemorate disgraced Dan Rather's swansong as CBS Evening News anchor? The Independence Institute is hosting a farewell party for Rather, and you're invited: Join us for “Happy Hour” on Wednesday, March 9th at 5:00 PM at Jackson’s All American Sports Grill in LoDo as we say a tearful good bye to legendary anchorman Dan Rather. Following Rather’s final farewell, Jay Ambrose, former editor of the Rocky Mountain News, will address the liberal bias in the mainstream media. RSVP to Rachael by calling 303-279-6536 or rachael@i2i.org The Center for the American Experiment in Minnesota is hosting its own dinner forum to mark the occasion, with Powerline's … [Read more...]
“Our American Values Are In Our Pockets”
As Clay has already pointed out, I was able to attend noted lecturer and talk show host Dennis Prager's morning presentation to Colorado's joint House and Senate Republican Leadership Team. Dennis is heard locally on 710KNUS - to whom I am grateful for the invitation to this morning's event - from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Monday to Friday. Prager delivered a mid-legislative session pep talk to a caucus in need of revitalization. It is tough being in the minority, especially when you're not used to it. But the nationally-syndicated radio celebrity sure did yeoman's work in lifting the legislators' spirits. … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Big Brother
No Orwellian references in the title. My big brother, living in Wisconsin, turns 30 today. Just thought I'd share that with you all and wish Brad a "Happy Birthday!" … [Read more...]
Four Rules of Communication
Proverbs 27:17 "Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." As promised, I wanted to share some of what I learned at the recent Biblical Counseling Conference. The truths we learned were first applicable to me as a growing Christian, though they are also things I am now more equipped to share with others. Among the foundation stones are the four rules of communication, revealed in Ephesians 4:25-32. Just a little background first... 1. Believers can learn to solve problems biblically and build good relationships - especially for the husband-wife but in all aspects of life. 2. The Bible tells us some important facts about our communication. (James 3:2, Proverbs 18:21) 3. The book of Ephesians provides some tremendous help … [Read more...]
Whiff of Fresh Springtime Air
Forget the groundhog. News like this stirs the baseball lover's heart that spring is coming very soon: the Detroit Tigers' pitchers & catchers report to training camp in Lakeland, Fla, today. The boys of summer are emerging from hibernation. Another season of America's game looms over the horizon. For the first time in a dozen years, this Tigers team has a serious chance at a winning record and playoff contention - enough to bring a big smile to this longsuffering fan's careworn face. … [Read more...]
I’m Back
In case you hadn't noticed, I'd taken a prolonged hiatus from posting. While I was gone, Mount Virtus passed the one-year anniversary mark. A lot has changed since the first post last February, but I hope the commitment to quality remains the same. So why has the site been so quiet of late? I very recently spent a week at the Biblical Counseling Training Conference in Lafayette, Indiana, a positive and intense experience that has already brought me greater attention to two things: 1. The need for personal spiritual discipline and focused spiritual growth in my life; AND 2. The need for more serious spiritual interaction in the lives of those God has placed in my path. The conference was a tremendous experience and one I … [Read more...]
Welcome Back, Jim!
Jim has posted up some commentary on last night's SOTU address. It looks like the President made the case for Social Security reform to Jim, anyway. Of the five SOTU addresses he has given so far, I think last night's ranks second only to the 2002 masterpiece. Just my two cents worth. … [Read more...]