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Author: wally metts

Wally Metts is the daysman. He is a professor of English and communication at Spring Arbor University and co-pastors Falling Waters Bible Church. The father of four adult children, he and his wife Katie raise barn cats on 20 acres in Horton, Michigan. His grandchildren call him Santa.

A new chapter for bookstores

February 14, 2011February 15, 2011 wally metts13 Comments

The rate of innovation in e-books is rapid and irreversible. And cost and convenience will win in the end.

Posted in books, commentaryTagged bookstores, borders, ebooks, kindle, lendle

Why I may celebrate Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2011February 14, 2011 wally metts6 Comments

It’s hard to imagine a government can survive in an age of Twitter by trying to stamp out laughter and love.

Posted in celebration, commentaryTagged freedom, iran, love, valentine

how to survive being “freshly pressed”

February 10, 2011February 10, 2011 wally metts25 Comments

The holy grail of blogging is being noticed by someone who has the power to drive traffic to your blog. All bloggers want this but are not actually prepared for.

Posted in communication, faithTagged blogging, holy grail, integrity, page views, wordpress

i’m not buying it

February 7, 2011February 8, 2011 wally metts109 Comments

Bathroom-fixture maker Kohler's now calls their grab bars "belay," a rock climbing term. Who knew getting out of the tub could be such an adventure?

Posted in humorTagged boomers, cat litter, depends, marketing

in praise of (ironed) shirts

February 5, 2011February 9, 2011 wally metts15 Comments

Cooking is something my dad taught me to do, and I enjoy it. It doesn’t seem helpful to divide our tasks into a list of things men or women do or don’t do because of their gender. Except for changing diapers, of course.

Posted in commentary, marriageTagged church, ironing, katie, shirts

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