rift_falcon's blog

This past week was quite a political earthquake for much of our nation. We made history with our choice for president, California is now in the midst of painful soul searching, and many assumptions have been challenged about the political make up of many states. Some of these states are obvious, like Virginia and Colorado, both states that voted for a democrat for the first time in decades.  Read More »

The sun streams through stained glass, yet the air is grey. The pew is warm, yet I am cold. My body is whole, yet feels hollow.  Read More »

IT is the question that has symbolized the two competing cultures in the United States from the last one hundred years: Was man created, or did he evolve? This central question is not just a question of belief, but of one's fundamental world view.  Read More »

 We should all ask ourselves, "Who is the real -Leonardo DaVinci?" Is he a painter, an engineer, a clandestine plotter against the church?  Read More »

Like so many Americans, I was one of those who rejoiced for the election of the ages just a few nights ago. How fast we have had to move on.  Read More »

There are no two ways about it, I am a liberal. Yes I just used the 'L word' to describe myself. That is why I took notice of the following article in the New York Times. I'm quoting it in full so that I don't have to keep doing so throughout as I explain why it is that I disagree with Kristol so vehemently. As a Liberal, it is my duty to speak up to this:

"Hey Liberals, Don’t Worry  Read More »

 "Congradulations, you have survived this year's Election. Please, feel free to select one of the following options: 1) Thank God It's Over! 2) I don't hate that guy as much... 3) Just shoot me. I don't care to vote after that crap. ...Thank You for your time."  Read More »

Let's be honest, right now our country and much of the world is in an economic tail spin. In these uncertain times we need quick action from our leaders to avert long-lasting economic disaster. Just in the last couple of days our leaders in Washington, D.C. have scrambled and come up with a solution--that is horribly wrong.  Read More »