Arthur's Court
From the monthly archives: August 2006
ShareI’m back in school and here’s some of the books that I’ll be studying:
The Temple of Memories: History, Power, and Morality in a Chinese Village
Producing Guanxi: Sentiment, Self, and Subculture in a North China Village
Introduction to Counseling: An Art and Science Perspective (3rd Edition) (Hardcover)
Alright, I just want to try out my links.
ShareI learned today that “Thru Hiking” is not only a term that describes what the Appalachian Trail (AT) hikers that go the distance do, but something that describes all those who are daring enough to blaze trails across the country.
Maps
BackPacker.com’s AT map
9/2/2006
As I’ve thought about the AT, I’ve decided that I’m going to do it. [...]
ShareJust talked to my cuz Matt. It’s been a LONG time, over a year perhaps. Good man. He suggested a couple really good books he’s been reading. They’re cheap and have really impacted him it sounds like. Thought I’d post:
Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting : The Astonishing Power of Feelings (2000)
Excuse Me, Your Life [...]
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There once was a lad ‘o long time ago
His bicycle, to be sure, was grand
The whitewalls were sturdy, the breaks in their prime
No equal did it have in the land
One sinister eve the man and his bike
Decided to challenge the law
Thought he, ‘If I’m quick, ‘ol Trixie and me
Can run and never be saw…seen.
So along [...]
ShareA news story caught my eye today. The headline read, “Rich man claims to be Jesus.” Curious about this claim, I watched the MSN Video. While not refuting biblical teachings of “donations,” this man claims that prayer isn’t necessary. He says that there’s no such thing as sin. He also says there’s no hell.
Interesting real [...]
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