John Masters, Author at Deep Something

Southern Humor of the Genteel Kind

April 10, 2006September 29, 2018 B. John 222 Views Robert E Lee, Savannah River

Some good southern humor from a friendly New Orleans native.

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The Brokeback Mountain Battle in the War on Christians

April 10, 2006September 29, 2018 B. John 380 Views AFA, American Family Association, Christians, Randy Sharp, Wal-mart, stupid, Brokeback Mountain

The past year, a “War on Christianity” has been suggested by those imbedded in the rear guard. Just two weeks ago, a conference titled, “War on Christians” was held in Washington, D.C., of course only 300 participants showed up. (Just like Washington…to hold a war without enough troops.) Obviously, there’s a possible difference of opinion on whether or not such a war really exists. But a little focus is never a bad thing when it comes to understanding.

General Fun Stuff

Flowers

April 6, 2006 B. John 396 Views Flowers, Albertson-s, Bouquet

This past Saturday I picked up a small bouquet of puple and pink stuff at the grocery store. All the blooms were really closed up, but as expected, they’ve now opened into a very pretty arrangement which will, hopefully, last a while.

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Sunday School

April 3, 2006September 29, 2018 B. John 402 Views methodist, Food, restaurants, Social Principles, Sunday School, methodism

This is the summary of my weekend, the first weekend of April, 2006. Not much to report, but I did try a couple of new restaurants.

Culture Fun Stuff

For Whom is Geoge Mason University Named?

March 31, 2006April 29, 2018 B. John 1248 Views Constitution, Bill of Rights, Final Four, Founding Fathers, George Mason, George Mason University

This entry is part 20 of 40 in the series Deep Questions

Thanks to the basketball team’s success, many are eager to know more about the school — specifically, who was George Mason and why does he have a university named after him?

Culture Fun Stuff

Where Does the Phrase, "The Birds And The Bees" Come From

March 31, 2006 B. John 445 Views Bees, Birds, Cole Porter, Samuel Coleridge, sex

So, who orginated the phrase, “the birds and the bees”?

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Movie Theater Owners Want to Jam Cell Phones

March 27, 2006 B. John 302 Views Cell Phones, Etiquette, Jamming, Manners, Movie Theaters

Movie theater owners faced with falling attendance are considering asking federal authorities for permission to jam cell phone reception in an attempt to stop annoying conversations during films.

Society Crime

Man Sues Himself – Only in California

March 27, 2006 B. John 299 Views Auto Accident, City Government, Dump Truck, Litigation, Lodi CA

MSNBC Reports that a Lodi, Calif. man decided to sue the city for damages when a dump truck backed into his car. Only thing is, he was the one driving the dump truck.

Politics Courts Religion

Supreme Court Justice Scalia Flips Finger in Church

March 27, 2006September 29, 2018 B. John 296 Views Antonin Scalia, Church, Obscene Gesture, supreme court

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia startled reporters in Boston just minutes after attending a mass, by flipping a middle finger to his critics. There is a photo.

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Shattering The Myth Of White Supremacy

March 23, 2006September 29, 2018 B. John 351 Views Charles Rangel, Myth, White Supremacy, george bush

Shattering The Myth Of White Supremacy

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A Day in New York City

March 22, 2006September 29, 2018 B. John 325 Views Crown Room Club, Delta, LaGuardia, New York

Well, once again blogging has been lite due a very heavy workload. Lots of stuff due, and all of it due this week. That’s combined with a trip to New York City today on business.