My shot at the governor’s office just got deleted.
I was in the midst of my own e-mail crisis last week when Gov. Matt Blunt suddenly decided he’d accomplished all his goals and was not running for re-election.Mr. Blunt’s administration has been dogged by an e-mail probe about whether staff e-mails were properly archived. The governor’s [...]
Archive for January, 2008
Margin Call: Please delete this message
Posted in Margin Call on January 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Breathing in the Beauty
Posted in Ministry, Uncategorized on January 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
When the snow started falling on Wednesday, I groaned. It’s already been a long winter and I’m more than ready for spring. Not more shoveling.
Nevertheless I put on my coveralls and hat and gloves and snow boots and scarf and walked out into the cold. At 4 degrees (windchill of minus 12), the cold air [...]
Margin Call: Is it Wal-Mart?
Posted in Margin Call on January 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It was a bleak period for St. Joseph’s retail landscape about five years ago.
Friends were talking about the shopping options.
“We’re supposed to be getting some new, upscale retail,” someone pointed out.
The reply came quick and sharp. “Probably a third Wal-Mart.”
The city is not in line for another supercenter — unless East Hills Shopping Center has [...]
Margin Call: I’m a-spendin’ and I’m a-grinnin’
Posted in Margin Call on January 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I’m still smiling.Just as hard as I can. Got my lips pulled back and my teeth showing ’til my cheeks hurt.
We all have to do our part, you know, to keep the economy going.
My ability to contribute to our gross national product is limited. I don’t actually produce or grow anything. I’m not making million [...]
I just pray
Posted in Ministry on January 8, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I’ve said it a thousand times. Probably you have, too.
Lord, I just pray . . .
I just pray that you’d watch over us and keep us safe.
I just pray that you would be at work in this situation.
I just pray that you would take care of our needs.
The other night, I said it again, [...]
Margin Call: Homeland Security Pays Off in the Heartland
Posted in Margin Call on January 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s the kind of thing we all know — and even like — about Northwest Missouri, but it doesn’t usually get printed on travel brochures.
We are not a prime terrorism target.We do take the threat of terrorism seriously. With the clarity of distance, we realize that Sept. 11 was not an attack on New York [...]
