a blog about rockets, robots, and rayguns.
It’s hard to judge the significance of all the inventions I’ve witnessed throughout my life. If we consider not only physical and material inventions but also techniques and procedures, it becomes impossible to single out any one invention as the most crucial development in the past sixty years. If the life of your child was … Read more
The service includes prayers and teachings encouraging harmony, humility, and goodness. It highlights Jesus’ miraculous healing and emphasizes faith, emphasizing overcoming evil with good and respecting God’s authority.
Although I had been already been using computers for years at that point, I never had one at home. We were a “low income” family. Isn’t that a nice euphemism for describing poor people? We simply couldn’t afford a home computer before 1993. I used the computer lab at the university when I needed access … Read more
I’ve got a long to-read list, but I’m eyeing Jeff Vandermeer’s Area X trilogy for a re-read, plus a mystery by Ross Montgomery and some new works from R. F. Kuang and Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
Observed on the 18th of January A.D. 2026 Personal Reflections Pastor Simpson does not follow the Revised Common Lectionary; or any other lectionary as far as I can tell. For this reason the lessons I have included in this blog post will not reflect what the congregation heard in the service this morning. Although it … Read more
The observance of the Baptism of Jesus Christ on January 11, 2026, highlighting its significance through scripture readings, collects and a reflection on God’s revelation of Jesus as His Son.
If I could un-invent something, it’d be nuclear weapons. They’re too dangerous, and having them only shows our weakness. We should strive for diplomacy, not destruction.
I am not a disorganised individual. I do not struggle to keep track of items essential to my daily life. However, there are three distinct places where I frequently seem to accumulate clutter. The Dining Room Nook. In the corner of my dining room there is a small desk where I usually use my MacBook … Read more
On January 6, 2026, a reflection on the epistle highlights how Paul reveals to Gentiles their shared promise in Christ. The Gospel recounts the Wise Men’s journey to worship Jesus after following a star.
The author reflects on their online communication, noting they don’t use mainstream social media. Instead, they blog, comment on other blogs, use email, and occasionally join online meetings, feeling less isolated.