Two of the great episodes of the Russell T. Davies era of Doctor Who features the Dalek’s trying to blow up reality. It’s a “kitchen sink” episode where you have a lot coming at you. These episodes feature some great characters such as Captain Jack Harkness, Donna Noble, Dr. Martha Jones, Mickey Smith, Jackie Tyler, Rose Tyler and the great Sarah Jane Smith. These are the two episodes that begins the end of David Tennant’s tenure as “The Doctor”
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Blogging In Time And Space
It’s cool when you read a blog and they say it’s Saturday when where you are it’s still Friday. This blogging thing spans time, space and the planet. Blogging is universal and community building. To everyone where it’s a different time from where I am I hope you have an awesome day! Keep on blogging, the world depends on it.
Rambling About Catholics
Whenever someone says that Catholics aren’t Christians it saddens me. If it were not for the Catholic church Christianity today wouldn’t exist. Catholics represent over a billion believers in Jesus Christ and did all the heavy lifting in the early church. They worship Jesus, not Mary as some would believe. Many protestants are ill-informed about what Catholics are all about due to what they have been taught by their clergy who seem to ignore Church history. Scripture is not the only guide in the lives of believers. The church existed long before The Bible and much of faith was transmitted by oral tradition and customs passed down from one believer to another.
Think about how many colleges, schools, orphanages and hospitals have been founded by those people of Catholic faith who follow the examples of grace, peace, piety and most importantly love. Mother Teresa and many of the saints of the church who have written creeds, prayers and more have been Catholics.
I am an Episcopalian and by faith I am closely related spiritually to my Catholic brothers and sisters who I can tell you are more Christian than some you see on TV. Catholic also means Universal which there is a church Universal which includes all of Christianity. I don’t even have a problem with the role of The Pope.
Yes Catholics have had some serious issues over the years which lead to the Protestant Reformation and the split of people of the United Kingdom from the church during the reign of King Henry the VIII. In modern times documented issues of abuse have damaged their reputation but there are probably just as many protestant churches who have skeletons in their closets.
For a protestant to say that Catholics are not Christians is coming from a place of willful ignornance and disrespect.
I don’t agree with their stand on women in the priesthood and they have a way to go in other gender and sexuality issues but good things take time to change. The Eucharist I believe can be open in their tradition while maintaining their spiritual views on the bread and wine. Many of my Catholic friends are progressively minded and they will be a part of the changes of the Church in the future.
Whiskey Steak
Whiskey steak is as American as apple pie and Michael Phelps. All of it is golden.
- 2 medium-sized steaks*
- 1/3 cup whiskey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried mustard
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pound steaks with meat tenderizer until softened. Coat on both sides liberally with salt and pepper and lay in shallow dish. Mix all other ingredients in small bowl and pour over steaks. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, preferably several hours. Cook steaks in cast iron skillet or on grill to desired doneness.
*(For larger steaks or greater quantity, double or triple marinade recipe.)
This is my homage to the famous Tennessee Whiskey Steak from the dear departed Town & Country Restaurant here in Chattanooga. The recipe is similar, but not identical.
Every Morning, Born Again
Some wisdom for a Friday. Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most. I think it’s true that our faith in a renewed spirit and soul leads us to do good things daily. We can’t change the past but we can impact the future by what is done in the here and now. Faith, hope, love and grace are what should guide our lives.
