Archive for April, 2007

BETRAYED AND BEWILDERED by Jean Snow

Monday, April 30th, 2007

My body has betrayed me. I thought I took pretty good care of it. I enjoy exercise: walking, weight lifting, mountain climbing, bicycling, stair stepping. My favorite foods are actually good for you (I love Broccoli, and will take seconds of salad for dessert.) And in spite of giving birth to five [...]

ITS A BEAUTIFUL DAY by Jean Snow

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

Its a beautiful Spring day in Alaska. We’ve waited a long time for this. The sun is shining the snow is disappearing and the alpenglow on the mountain is, well, glowing and WARM. Furry pussy willows are popping open along the roadways. What a novelty, clear skies and sunshine that actually [...]

ELOQUENCE ABOUT HONOR

Friday, April 20th, 2007

I can’t say it better so follow this link to the quote below to get the full impact of the media and political double standard that manipulates public perception and paralyzes Washington.
The Democratic Party achieved majorities in both houses of Congress. . .that majority was achieved only by running Democratic candidates who sounded [...]

LIFE AND DEATH

Friday, April 20th, 2007

I’m grateful for the gracious and articulate way the students of Virginia tech have faced the nation under the scorching spotlight of a rabid press. They focus on what really matters and give life to the memory of their fallen friends. Their grace rings in our ears far louder than the howls [...]

LETTER RE: PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTION

Thursday, April 19th, 2007

April 19, 2007
In response to yesterday’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the ban on partial birth abortions, Eagle Forum Alaska has issued the following statement:
“For those who love liberty and justice, this decision was a resounding victory and a glimmer of hope for our future. That a civilized nation would [...]

MUCH ADO ABOUT SOMETHING WE COULD ALL DO WITHOUT by Jean Snow

Tuesday, April 10th, 2007

Viewers of the multiple permutations of the “Law and Order” television shows know that any portrayal in the popular media of serious, devoted Christians is an ugly stereotype of hypocrisy and inanity that bears no resemblance to most faithful Christians in the U.S.
We don’t need law enforcement spinning ludicrous tales to give additional [...]

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Friday, April 6th, 2007

I don’t know all the answers, I have some opinons, I have some information, but it would be wise to continue gathering information from knowledgeable sources to help me keep informed about the important issues that occupy our minds these days.
With that in mind here is a bit of analysis on the war [...]

I AM A CHRISTIAN by Jean Snow

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

I am an embattled Christian. I do not seek the battle but it comes for me anyway.
I’ve finished reading Hugh Hewitt’s book, “A Mormon in the White House? 10 Things Every American Should Know About Mitt Romney.” Hugh Hewitt spends a chapter discussing why other Christians refuse to acknowledge Mormons [...]

A WEBSITE WORTH MANY VISITS: Article6blog.com

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

The third clause of Article VI of the United States Constitution states: “. . . no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.”
Check out article6blog.com for information on the implications of this issue in the present political [...]

REDEFINING THE PRESIDENCY: Is Congress goinng too far? by Jean Snow

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

Do we really want Congress to reinvent the Presidency? Do we really want to undermine the Presidency in its role of conducting foreign policy, and in its role as commander in chief? Do we really want to destroy a president’s ability to get candid, confidential advice? Democrats are creating a minefield [...]