My blog is hosted on WordPress, which tracks a number of different stats for the blog. Not only can I see how few people are reading my blog, but also I can actually see what search terms people used in order to find TheChristianNerd.com. Below are some of my favorite common search terms. Star WarsRead more
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I love fantasy football. This past weekend I had five drafts and only one of them has to be redone. I love trash talking with my friends, following my players and getting to know new people. The competition in fantasy football helps create a communal experience in which the participants always have something to talkRead more
Thanks to the generosity of Alycia’s grandparents, this past weekend we had the tremendous opportunity to see John Williams conduct the Los Angeles Philharmonic. We spent Saturday evening at the Hollywood Bowl listening to music from different movies. This is the second time I’ve seen John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl and both times itRead more
Maybe it’s the fact that college football and the NFL are kicking off soon, but I really enjoyed everything about the Triwizard tournament in these chapters of The Goblet of Fire. These chapters didn’t reveal too much about the Death Eaters and Voldemort’s plans but it was still my favorite part of the book soRead more
Thanks to social media I will be back in our 50th state two weeks from today. Last week I entered AM 570’s contest to win a trip to Hawaii. AM 570 is our local Fox Sports Radio affiliate and I listen to it every day. I signed up for the contest, which involved getting asRead more
I wish that losing weight was easier or that eating hamburgers wasn’t unhealthy. Last April I posted about how I’d found a new resolve to eat better and lose weight. As a result of that new resolve I had lost 15 pounds. That resolve faded over the summer, though, as my meager workouts weren’t enoughRead more