http://rabenstrange.com Adventures in 日本 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:11:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   When I read the words with which the Founding Fathers brought forth our nation I am always deeply moved. The ardor for freedom and passion for justice that are evident in these beautiful words continually stirs my heart. This Independence Day I would encourage you ... http://rabenstrange.com/2008/07/04/happy-independence-day/ In the last couple of weeks, I've been pondering the Five Solas of the Reformation. I've been trying to internalize these truths and incorporate them into my worldview. I believe that if I can replicate my assent to these truths from my head to my heart I will be able ... http://rabenstrange.com/2008/07/04/the-five-solas/ I have a new schedule at work, a schedule that just might force me to become a morning person. By nature I am a night owl. I like to stay up late. If I have to see a sunrise I prefer to do so before bed rather than just ... http://rabenstrange.com/2008/06/30/new-work-schedule/ I really appreciate the fact that God chose to place me in the 21st century in a country with a high rate of broadband proliferation. Tonight, I had the pleasure of chatting with friends across town (Issaquah, Fairwood), across the country (Colorado) and across the world (Japan). http://rabenstrange.com/2008/06/28/722/ This being Saturday, I was free to enjoy the day with my family rather than slave away at work. Everyone went down to Kent Station and we watched the cheap, morning showing of Kung Fu Panda. As I expected the movie was entertaining but not enthralling. After the movie, the ... http://rabenstrange.com/2008/06/28/epic-lego-combat/ Today, I took my sisters out to the Olive Garden. I had promised them a long time ago that I would but, as is too often the case with me, it took me awhile to get around to it. Like most lunch patrons we ordered the all-you-can-eat Soup, Salad ... http://rabenstrange.com/2008/06/25/olive-garden/ Yesterday, I tried to dissect my last week and figure out why I was able to get so little accomplished. It didn't take much reflection to recognize that my problem is that I spend way too much time on the internet. My solution was to turn off my computer and ... http://rabenstrange.com/2008/06/24/i-need-help/ I mentioned this site awhile back but thought it'd be fun to turn it into a challenge. I know my readers are pretty smart, lets see who can log the top score. http://rabenstrange.com/2008/06/23/free-rice-challenge/ Mount Si After Action Report: The ascent up the mountain was very slow, but a good time was had by all. We had a large turnout. Justin, Josh, Nat, Aaron, Melissa, Emily, Arita and I met up at the trail head around 2:00, ate a quick lunch and started up ... http://rabenstrange.com/2008/06/21/aint-no-mountain-high-enough/ If you would attain to what you are not yet, you must always be displeased by what you are. For where you are pleased with yourself there you have remained. Keep adding, keep walking, keep advancing. - Augustine http://rabenstrange.com/2008/06/21/696/