Category: General

The Quiz

Another fun thing I received via email. The Quiz This is a quiz for people who know everything! I found out in a hurry that I didn't. These are not trick questions. They are straight questions with straight answers. 1. Name the one sport in which neither the spectators nor the participants know the score … Continue reading The Quiz →

The Pulpit Speaks: July 21, 1956

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. And now continuing our theme, "Facing up to life," we find ourselves dealing with another one of the sayings commonly known as the beatitudes. This one reads: "Blessed are the meek, for they … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: July 21, 1956 →

American Idol results

Amy Krebs was quite forgettable, Haley Scranto was just a so-so singer, Rudy Cardenas had horrible enunciation and Paul Kim just picked the wrong song to sing. I really thought Sanjaya was going and was surprised that he was 4th among the boys. Guess he has a lot of teenage girl appeal - it certainly … Continue reading American Idol results →

Happy Birthday, Mama!

Today is my mother's 86th birthday (click to enlarge photo). Although I didn't get a chance to visit with her, I did send some flowers and chatted on the phone. Mama said she had a good day, which is always a good thing. My mother did a heck of a job raising eight kids while … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Mama! →

Separating the women from the girls

LaKisha Jones just nailed it. Put the rest of those females on American Idol to shame. A tremendous voice, great presence. LaKisha is definitely the one to watch for the rest of the show. What a treat! Only one thing: she needs to lose the HIB. Technorati Tags: American Idol

Can the snow be far behind?

The circus came to town today. And it seems that every time, or rather, a lot of the time, the snow comes, too. I like snow - but I'd just as soon it pass us by. Thankfully, it looks like there's none in the forecast.

The Pulpit Speaks: July 14, 1956

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Now let us take another look at this matter of "Facing up to Life." I wonder if when the Master said "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted," he had … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: July 14, 1956 →

The Pulpit Speaks: September 28, 1957

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Some people think it pays them well...To put on business airs... And play up their importance in... The handling of affairs... Their secretaries bolt their doors... And make their callers wait... And if … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: September 28, 1957 →