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habits of humiliation

November 7, 2010 wally mettsLeave a comment

I’m about the habits of humiliation that the student leaders are learning. They’ve turned gifts into obligations, and generosity into duty. I’d hate these people to be running my country. Or my church.

Posted in commentary, culture, generosity

maybe you should read this

November 4, 2010November 4, 2010 wally metts2 Comments

We avoid that which is uncomfortable and put off that which is necessary. "Maybe" becomes the way we manage our childrens' expectations and our spouse's concerns.

Posted in commentary, culture, familyTagged bernstein, facebook, maybe, wsj

Thanks for all the fish

October 31, 2010 wally mettsLeave a comment

October, 2010, with only seven posts, turned out to have the highest number of page views of any month since I started blogging. Thanks for reading, and for recommending thedaysman to your friends.

Posted in celebration, notes

all the news unfit to print

October 30, 2010 wally metts2 Comments

If we are going to sustain a democracy, we need accurate information to make thoughtful decision of our own. It's more complex than "just the facts," perhaps, but it is also more important than it's true because I think it's true.

Posted in commentary, communication, culture, teachingTagged dehnart, news, pett, students

Oh, he of little faith

October 25, 2010 wally metts1 Comment

Hitchens has little room to maneuver, of course, after a lifetime of mocking God and his people. Not that he wants to maneuver, from what I can see.

Posted in commentary, cultureTagged cancer, hitchens, prayer

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