Ruth Everhart's Blog, page 33
December 22, 2014
Wishing You Perfect Lighting this Christmas
One reason we like TV is that it presents our world as more than it usually appears to be. I’m thinking of shows like Mad Men or The Good Wife or Parenthood or Masters of Sex, where characters effortlessly wear beautiful clothing, … Continue reading →
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December 14, 2014
For Unto Us a Child is Born
We sat in the cosy balcony of the historic church, surrounded by children with their parents. In front of us a brother and sister got on their knees and used the balcony’s ledge to fill out their children’s bulletins. Beside me … Continue reading →
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December 5, 2014
Maker Culture: More than Consumers
Have you heard of the Maker Movement? Last night I saw a documentary called Maker. (See trailer below). Maker Culture consists of people who convert ideas into physical products, through creating, hacking, and exploring. This could be in the realm of … Continue reading →
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Maker Culture: Because We Are Not Just Consumers
Have you heard of the Maker Movement? Last night I saw a documentary called Maker. (See trailer below). Maker Culture consists of people who convert ideas into physical products, through creating, hacking, and exploring. This could be in the realm of … Continue reading →
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December 4, 2014
Ministering to People with Special Needs
Today’s Ask the Matriarch column at RevGalBlogPals addresses some logistical issues of ministering to people with special needs, especially when they live in a group home situation without family members present in church. A few matriarchs, including me, responded from our experience. … Continue reading →
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December 2, 2014
Black Friday Brawls
Last year my post about my Black Friday shopping experience was popular. I’m relinking it here because it distresses me that the gap between rich and poor is growing. There is an oligarchy being created by our tax laws, but we just … Continue reading →
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November 30, 2014
Worlds vs. Words: Which Lasts Longer? with a nod to Imagine Dragons, Interstellar, Mark 13 & Sledding Crows
Is the world coming to an end, and how do we feel about that? This weekend I saw a dystopian/utopian movie, listened to end-times texts read in church, and worked out to Radioactive at Golds Gym. (be careful about clicking … Continue reading →
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Worlds vs. Words: Which Lasts Longer?
Which lasts longer: worlds or words? I submit three items for your consideration: 1) Over the holiday weekend I saw Interstellar, a 3-hour spectacle that reaches deep into time and space. Interestingly enough, it avoids any mention of a belief system, … Continue reading →
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November 21, 2014
Speaking Tips from a Lecture on the Brains of Fruit Flies
Have you ever wondered how a fruit fly thinks? Maybe not! But chances are that you’ve wondered about your own brain. I attended a Janelia Farms “Dialogue of Discovery” called Taking Action: How Small Brains Make Big Choices. The scientist, Gwyneth … Continue reading →
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November 20, 2014
Free Wi-Fi in Church: Three Uses
Many restaurants offer free Wi-Fi. In fact, people often expect it. Wi-Fi is used for more than surfing the Internet while people eat. This article lists some applications: ~ ordering (by touchscreen) ~ digital menus (on iPads) ~ real-time reviews (social media) … Continue reading →
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