http://michaelcarnell.palmettobug.com Travel, religion, politics, cars, and anything else that matters Wed, 27 May 2009 18:17:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I was sent this email by someone who I bow to but will not name. It is excellent do I am printing it and it recommendations in full... Most of you probably received an email from President Obama asking you to sign on in support of the President's three ... http://michaelcarnell.palmettobug.com/2009/05/21/health-care-reform-and-president-obama/ It has come to my attention due to some comments of various caring people I know that much like economics in general, there are two major theories of philanthropy at work in our society. Neither of these two styles is wrong, they just approach our societies problems from a different ... http://michaelcarnell.palmettobug.com/2009/05/12/the-politics-of-altruism/ The Hole in Our Gospel: What does God expect of Us? The Answer that Changed my Life and Might Just Change the World is not so much about a hole in the gospel or the Bible as it is about a hole in the way people live their lives. ... http://michaelcarnell.palmettobug.com/2009/05/04/review-the-hole-in-the-gospel/ The Noticer by Andy Andrews, published by Nelson Nelson, is a newly published work that aims to teach the value of perspective. By noticing the different perspectives from which we approach the decisions in our lives, we gain understanding. This can be understanding of how others see us, understanding of ... http://michaelcarnell.palmettobug.com/2009/04/27/book-review-the-noticer/ I can never be without a toy for long. And by toy I really mean a car. Without something to tinker with, I am just not happy. And ever since the age of about 19 that toy has really had to be British. Once you get British cars in your ... http://michaelcarnell.palmettobug.com/2009/04/11/my-new-toy/ This lively pet hamster will keep you company throughout the day. Watch him run on his wheel, drink water, and eat the food you feed him by clicking your mouse. Click the center of the wheel to make him get back on it. If you want a hamster of your ... http://michaelcarnell.palmettobug.com/2009/04/09/i-got-a-hamster/ We sang this hymn in church this morning and parts of it really spoke to me. The words were written by Ralph Harlow, 1885- 1972 and the music was composed by John B. Dykes, 1823-1876. I have highlighted some of the passages that seemed especially poignent and timely to ... http://michaelcarnell.palmettobug.com/2009/04/05/o-young-and-fearless-prophet/ Collapse of Distinction: Stand Out and Move Up While Your Competition Fails by Scott McKain is exactly the book that anyone involved in running a business should be reading right now. McKain, who is Vice Chairman of Obsidian Enterprises, recently named one of the "fastest growing public companies" in the ... http://michaelcarnell.palmettobug.com/2009/03/29/collapse-of-distinction/ I just thought I would pass along to all of you a great new website dedicated to the way all live now. The Managing Your Digital Life Podcast & Blog is a great destination for information on how to deal with all the electronic stuff you accumulate during your daily ... http://michaelcarnell.palmettobug.com/2009/03/14/managing-your-digital-life/ In truth, I resisted this book for a long time. I saw reviews of Here If You Need Me by Kate Braestrup in some magazines. I also heard her interviewed online. Finally I saw a podcast of her speaking before a group. Then I walked into our local library and ... http://michaelcarnell.palmettobug.com/2009/03/09/here-if-you-need-me/