Monthly Archives: January 2009

Heaven & Hell – My Life With the Eagles

Posted on January 20, 2009 by rbirkey

I recently finished reading Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles (1974-2001) by Don Felder, one of the original members of the band “The Eagles.” The book was given to me as a Christmas present by my oldest son, … Continue reading →

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The Screwtape Letters

Posted on January 11, 2009 by rbirkey

I had an opportunity to go and see FPA Theatre Company’s production of C.S. Lewis‘ “The Screwtape Letters” a week ago. It is playing at the old Mercury Theater at 3745 N. Southport in Chicago. It stars Max McLean (who … Continue reading →

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Tata Jesus is Bangala!

Posted on January 3, 2009 by rbirkey

I’ve just finished reading “The Poisonwood Bible” a novel by Barbara Kingsolver about the Price family who go to the Belgian Congo in the late 1950′s as Baptist missionaries. It’s a pretty depressing story based upon the experiences of Nathan … Continue reading →

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