Really Right

“If I profess with the loudest voice and clearest exposition every portion of the truth of God except that little point which the world and the Devil are at that moment attacking, I am not confessing Christ, however boldly I may be professing Christ. Where the battle rages, there the loyalty of the soldier is proved, and to be steady on all the battlefield besides is mere flight and disgrace if he flinches at that point.” — Martin Luther

The following is an essay that won the Fallen Soldiers Scholarship at Elk Grove High School in 2010. It is proudly written by Kendall Connolly. Veterans of Foreign War         Most people understand that, on the surface, one is a veteran after one has served in the Armed Forces. Most people believe…

  • Review: Palermo Restaurant

    Review: Palermo Restaurant

    Palermo has been around for forever in my hometown.  I never think about it when it comes to Italian food, even though I have been there 3 times prior.  It is a family-owned restaurant that clams to make Italian food from scratch.  Let’s get to the review! Blogger Note: on this trip we were in…

  • Review Gordon Ramsey’s Street Burger

    Review Gordon Ramsey’s Street Burger

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    I told my girl that I wanted a burger and a beer. I’m not much of a drinker but it just sounded good. We hopped in the car and drove for about 20 minutes to somewhere I’d never been before. We parked next to a McDonald’s—not a good omen—and then went for a walk. We…

  • Misc Comments on My Trip Thus Far

    Misc Comments on My Trip Thus Far

    I’m about ten days into this trip. Here are a few observations thus far. Getting a visa extension to stay here was easy. The hardest part was the demand that payment be made in cash. The cost was just north of 4,000 pesos ($66). I needed to complete a form, pay a fee, and then…