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Matthew Lee AndersonUncategorized
It is no small sign of respect to have a blog named after you. In Mere O's case, it is a sign of respectful concern that prompted the
Matthew Lee Anderson
On this day of remembrance, I thought I would take time out to remember two soldiers who fell in the line of duty, both of whom I knew in high school. Mickel Garrigus, a soft spoken and honorable young man […]
Matthew Lee Anderson
I thought that I would honor the lost this Memorial Day by reading through a few selections on honoring those who served in battle for their nations. Below, I have included some choice selections of the various speeches and poems […]
Matthew Lee AndersonUncategorized
I have recently become aware that Mere O has some of the smartest and most interesting readers around. This is, to be sure, a direct correlation to the authors'
Matthew Lee AndersonDiscussion Leading
The extraordinarily entrepreneurial Pat Sikora takes on my thoughts about setting expectations in discussion groups. Regarding my point that discussion leaders should "be appropriately stern" with members who
Matthew Lee AndersonUncategorized
In case you missed it, Iran's elected leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has once again threatened to destroy Israel if they engage in war with Lebanon this summer. Oh, and
Elliot RavenwoodHistoryLiberal Arts
A lovely video slide-show has shown up on YouTube which runs through 500 years worth of paintings depicting feminine beauty. The viewing experience is quite mesmerizing, as the video&
Matthew Lee AndersonPolitics
Andy at ThinkChristian pointed out this fascinating article by Joseph Bottum, editor of First Things, in which he argues that the death of others is the foundation for our political existence. While Andy thinks the topic is “a bit morbid,” […]
Matthew Lee AndersonDiscussion Leading
Most people, by and large, aren’t used to having discussions. They just aren’t. What passes for discussion in most workplaces, classrooms and small groups is opinining without critique.
Matthew Lee AndersonUncategorized
I had mentioned a while ago the possibility of putting together a survey to find out what you, the readers, like and don't like about Mere O. Now
Elliot RavenwoodSports
One of the world's best footballers--the deadly Brazilian striker, Kaka--will attempt to lead AC Milan to victory today over a tough Liverpool squadfor the UEFA Champions
Matthew Lee AndersonPro-Life
In a recent column in the Washington Post, Andrew J. Imparato and Anne C. Sommers highlight the subtle ways in which eugenics has made a comeback: Some 72 years later,