Monthly Archives: March 2011
Strike on Libya: The Unknown outcome of Operation Odyssey Dawn
Libyan Rebels among tanks and vehicles destroyed by coalition air strikes outside Benghazi (AFP photo) “No plan survives contact with the enemy.” Field Marshal Helmuth Von Molkte the Elder “War is the province of chance. In no other sphere of … Continue reading
Filed under Foreign Policy, History, middle east, Military
All necessary Measures….the Coming End of the Gaddafi Regime
Gaddafi (Reuters photo) After weeks of dithering the United Nations Security Council has authorized a “No Fly Zone” and authorized “all necessary measures” to protect civilians from the onslaught of Muammar Gaddafi’s military. The vote came after days of urging … Continue reading
Filed under Foreign Policy, middle east, national security
A Visit from My Dad
Is there a heaven? Oh yeah. It’s the place where dreams come true. John Kinsella: Is this heaven? Ray Kinsella: It’s Iowa. John Kinsella: Iowa? I could have sworn this was heaven. [John starts to walk away] Ray Kinsella: Is there … Continue reading
In Memoriam: Professor Helmut Haeussler the Most influential Teacher in my Life
I received an e-mail from the History Department of California State University at Northridge this week that a memorial service is to be held for Professor Helmut Haeussler. Dr. Haeussler was my primary professor in the department during my undergraduate … Continue reading
Filed under History, remembering friends, world war two in europe
Disaster in Japan: A Time to Act and Pray
A Woman sits amid the rubble in the town of Natori, Myagi Prefecture It appears that we have crossed the line from cataclysm to absolute disaster as three nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi plant appear to be melting down top … Continue reading
Filed under christian life, faith, natural disasters, Pastoral Care, philosophy
A Meditation for the First Sunday of Lent: Be Anxious for Nothing
“Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day. In your mercy keep us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus … Continue reading
Filed under christian life, film, Pastoral Care, philosophy, Religion
Cataclysm in the Land of the Rising Sun
The Tsunami Hits At 2:46 PM Tokyo time on Friday March 11th 2011 one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded struck off the Northeast coast of Japan. The quake which is now measured at 9.1 on the Richter scale caused … Continue reading
Filed under History, natural disasters
Grace in Freedom: Lent 2011
“Grace is the beauty of form under the influence of freedom.” Johann Friedrich Von Schiller “Joy is the most infallible sign of the presence of God.” Pierre Teilhard de Chardin My readers who have been with me the past couple … Continue reading
Filed under christian life, faith, Religion
