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Trump incited an insurrection against the government, Mismanaged a pandemic that killed over a million Americans, Called neo-Nazis “very fine people,” Separated children from their families, Lost those children in the bureaucracy, Tear-gassed peaceful protesters on Lafayette Square so he could hold a photo op holding a Bible in front of a church, Tried to … Read more

In 1987, I went into the Middle Grove Market on Silverton Road in Salem, OR and picked up a comic book from the shelf. It was G.I. Joe #66 and it had Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow on the cover, sneaking into a gulag to rescue their friends. I read this comic over and over. … Read more

There’s a lot going on this time of year. There’s a lot happening. There are events and food and lights and music and traveling and feelings and all kinds of stuff. There’s a lot to unpack here. So, let’s unwrap it. Like a Christmas present. First, the facts: Christmas was invented over 1600 years ago. … Read more

  When I’m around large groups of people, especially for extended periods or over multiple days, a change starts to happen in me. I become annoyed to the point where I just shut off completely. No talking. No engaging. No having fun. Everything stops. Every person’s actions get on my nerves. Every word from their … Read more

Here are the items I recently purchased for this year’s Halloween costume:

Today is my birthday I am 47 years old today. I went to work, even though I didn’t want to. I didn’t want anyone to wish me happy birthday from work. I’d rather hear that from my friends and family. I don’t necessarily want any special treatment from anyone else, but if it happens to … Read more

I wanted to celebrate my birthday by doing something fun.  I went to Next Level Pinball and Arcade in Hillsboro.  It sucked. There are tons of video games, pinball, claw games, hoop shoots and other stuff. I walked in, looked around, saw a lot of flashing lights and heard a mix of many sounds. I … Read more

  The Antichrist will be a leader of a nation that is a military superpower with the ability to trample and crush the entire earth. (Daniel 7:23). The Antichrist will be a man who is exceptionally arrogant and will be known for giving boastful speeches. (Daniel 7:8, Revelation 13:5). The Antichrist will be someone known … Read more