This Christmas classic is so enjoyable, due to the engagement between Kevin and two superb burglars (ala Pesci and Stern). In my view, these two burglars make it the great comedy that it is. There expressiveness in being duped by the redhead protecting his family home is creative and simply good comedy to enjoy.

The neighbor with the shovel is another outstanding character that pops up in key spots in the plotline. Candy is so-so as the polka king. The mother played by O'Hara is authentic too in her concern, and the rest are just support cast in this.

The plot is possible due to the setup of the busy family preparing for the trip with all the chaos and Kevin being somewhat of a sore-thumb in all this.

The results are a howl! Enjoy watching this periodically over the years. Too my way of thinking, this makes a movie truly great, its ability to have lasting power. This might be one of those that endures the fads and all that make many flicks ok, but would one buy them or rent them or watch them again? Likely not. But this, this one I've did all three, finally purchasing a copy for our own collection.

This is another excellent expose of one of the true, powerful destroyers of everything good about America, the media. The left is good, we must admit it and this book exposes it, at not debating the issues or truthfulness of an incident, but rather spinning and namecalling until one becomes so sick and tired ot it. Thus, America is not at all impressed nor trustworthy of mainstream media anymore, with the exception of Fox News. God bless that we have them around.

Her analysis of a madeup "Christian right" and the reluctance of publishers to print conservative books is truly worth the cost of this and reading it and keeping it around.

For me the best punch was the shot she made about the dog food executive who laments not selling as much dog food as he would like, proclaiming we're doing it all right with our image and promotion, but why, why aren't the consumers buying it. The answer: the dogs just don't like it!

The liberals don't get it: the stupid, moronic, Christian right that comprises most of America just doesn't like their thinking and ideas and governance.

Keep 'em honest. Ann, we'll listen and follow when it matches up with the facts.

Trying to indoctrinate oneself to the classical music world is difficult and trying. First there is the language and jargon associated with any field. Second there is the task of attempting to construct a workable historical chronology that will aid in understanding the gamut of the field. Third combining all of this with the modern classical state.

Thinking this book might aid has been a disappointment. It is overly wordy and doesn't flow and transition well. Detail after detail likely weave a fascinating story to insiders but as a true outsider trying to peer in, this book fogs rather than clears the air.

While he suggests managers, maestros and corporate involvement among other factors, it isn't tied together with any clarity or convincing hypothesis testing that I could follow. Again, in fairness maybe it is just a matter of not relating to the writer's style and the foreigness of the vocab, but if classical music is going to interest more outsiders like me, shouldn't this be a goal? This aloofness and cavalier attitude is definitely a barrier to many.

Frustrated, but still pursuing obtaining some insights into this struggling arts area which should survive and thrive.

This is a wonderful addition to CPH's commentary series, one on the neglected but vital understanding of Leviticus.

Kleinig is the perfect author for this as well, due to his OT scholarship and personal experience with animism and holiness issues.

Since many Christians see no need or little for time in this important book of the Torah, Kleinig provides such a help for all to get back into considering holiness and cleanliness. He does this in much the same excellent exegesis as Wenham's famous commentary on Leviticus in the NICOT series by Eerdmans. However, being the good Lutheran exegete that he is, he adds the much necessary incarnational and sacramental theology, with the marvelous organizational addition to each section commented on by adding a section on "Fulfillment in Christ" with its pertinent application to today's True Israel.

The importance of this inspired Word of God is for correction of not only justification but sanctification as well. Kleinig observes: "God did not keep his holiness to himself, nor did he use it to distance himself from his sinful people. Instead, he joined them on their earthly journey so that he could share his holiness with them. They did not sanctify themselves; he sanctified them."

Chapter 19 is pivotal Scriptural stuff and Kleining sees it this way as well. God's holiness being given to the people through the means of grace is the focus, not just as Kleining comments: "the poetentially holy Israelites generated their own holiness by observing God's performance and prohibitive commandments. That contradicts God's repeated assertions the HE is the one who sanctifies his people ... they were called to observe God's commandments because they were holy and so needed to maintain their holiness."

So relevant a corrective is here in this Biblical book to modern Western reader's tendency to reject ritual as having any place in our life today. Many wrongly believe that Jesus abolished any need for such OT ritual legislation. However, Kleining offers this: "So churches that prize the Good News of free forgiveness through faith in Christ may mistakenly assume that they should no longer use Leviticus to nurture the saints, even though the entire book is concerned with forgiveness and atonement--more overtly than any other book of the Bible."

Kleinig correctly sees Leviticus' relevance to the church today in aiding her in "returning to her ancient roots and profound appreciation for God's gracious work in the Divine Service through the liturgy of Word and Sacrament. The contemporary church is also being called upon to confront the attacks on the exclusivisity of Christ as "the Holy One of God."

Thus, a great commentary, relevant to rediscovering "Holiness" or for delving deeper and clearer into God's grace in Christ. This is a sizeable additon to aiding God's church to heed His "I am holy thus you are to be holy."

Bloom was one of Tabuteau's students who went on to prominence on this instrument, which of course is a critical soloist in symphonyland.

Bloom loved the singing quality of the instrument, and thus a longtime player of Loree, he was known for his love of romantic period compositions, and emphasizing the singing quality of this virtuoso instrument.

Thus, Bloom's longtime participation in the Bach Aria Group. He also delved into composition and some conducting.

Here, fine works masterfully done of J.S. Bach, Handel, C.P.E. Bach, along with one of his own compositions "Requiem" as well as an exerpt from a radio interview on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Especially fond of his version of Bach's Chorale Prelude "Nun komm" der heiden Heiland.

Excellent stuff, the recording is not as perfect as the modern technology, as much seems live, but is great phrasing and intonation by this master player.

Another cup of Sunday Morning Coffee, with the same group of composers/musicians who turn out another satisfying collection of music to calm out with.

I especially have become attracted to Smith's "Sunday Sunrise" and Berkey's "Consolation in D-flat." Truly gifted artists, this stuff is serene and mellow and full of good vibes.

Curl up with this, some good hot coffee, maybe your lover and enjoy!

This is a nice variety of soothing sounds, with a blend of instruments and the aroma of differing musical styles, but each meant for relaxation, and stimulation.

Those of Davis of Steamrolling fame are his usual good stuff, while the guitar and piano pieces are simply exquisite.

Can't personally recommend these for Sunday mornings, since we all should be gathering at church, but for those other appropriate times, this is nice collection to sip coffee with and ponder the grandeur of God's created universe.

This is a collection of writings from the Great Reformer which highlight his view of mission.

His is different from much of what is going around these days. He firmly believed the Gospel should be promulgated in every Chrsitian's life, via their vocation and calls. This does not come so much from intentional programs and organized campaigns but the the Liturgist of the Church, Christ working out through His people to the world.

A true champion of the power of the Word to save this world, he writes convincingly that the Bible is a missionary book. The mission outreach is not some sort of special appeal, but the fundamental life expression of the church through its faithful proclamation of the means of grace.

Especially of interest and delight is that Luther sees much mission evidience in the OT, as he quotes much from the Torah and Prophets for salvation going out to all nations.

Interesting and useful work for any interested in what Luther thought about missions.

Many would want to know what the earliest Chrsitians outside of the NT thought. Here in a daily devotional organized around a daily reading from Scirpture followed by a short devotion from one of early church fathers such as Augustine, Basil, Chrysostom, Jerome, Athanasius, etc. A useful Appendix with a brief biography of each early church father is included.

This are not too pithy for most Christians, outside of their examples and explanations sometimes can be miscontrued or misunderstood due to changes in language and cultural setting, etc.

I agree that with others that the only improvement would have been to organize around the Church Year. Also helpful would have been a Scriptural Index.

Helpful documentary for understanding film and book. Of the stuff country made of, comeback heroes:

Horse, Jockey, Trainer, Owner, Country

The Viewer, Reader is also winner with this one excellent edited with great film clips interspersed with commentary from jockey's sister, fellow jockeys, sportscasters, etc. and by author of book on the same.
Sountrack is good and rich also.
Nice addition to all of us "Biscuit fans!