by billyzh | Apr 13, 2009 | History, Holidays, Politics, Travel
TO THE SHORES OF TRIPOLI… Sound familiar? It’s a line from the Marine Corp Hymn. And it has a lot to do with what went on in the news this week that led to a very happy ending on Easter Sunday! If you aren’t familiar with Tripoli and it’s place in American history....
by billyzh | Apr 12, 2009 | History, Holidays, Politics, Spirituality
Holy Week. Easter Sunday. Day 1. He is Risen Indeed. The news spread fast. And Christ’s accusers went into immediate damage control. Folks. Political spin, I hate to tell you, is not new. Matt. 28:11-15 ¶ Now while they were on their way, some of the guard came...
by billyzh | Apr 1, 2009 | Financial, History, Politics
We are hearing a lot about Capitalism and Socialism and other forms of isms in the news of late. Who is right? Which system is wrong? And on and on. But in case you weren’t exactly too clear on what some of them even mean, or, if you weren’t too quick to...
by billyzh | Mar 28, 2009 | Financial, History, Politics
Ok, so if you’re like me, there is some event, or appointment or gathering that you will attend this weekend. And, as is the case of late, the topic of bailouts, corruption and money will certainly come up. So, if you’re looking for something new and pithy...
by billyzh | Mar 25, 2009 | Financial, Politics
Or at least one member of their Pariliament is. Don’t you know, the current political powers that be will do all they can to destroy this man in the next election, while the people will do everything they can to place him in power. Are we looking at a future...
by billyzh | Mar 24, 2009 | Career/Job, Politics
I can remember working for and with some men that made it very apparent they “didn’t get their hands dirty.” At events and conferences I watched time and again as they would arrive late, meander, look busy and then suddenly leave early. This only caused great...