#Oklahoma lawmakers contemplate eliminating all marriage—licenses, that is: http://t.co/X8Ce8mp2Lu #journalism pic.twitter.com/Ywef7SNMAK — GetReligion (@GetReligion) March 13, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading Oklahoma lawmakers contemplate eliminating all marriage — licenses, that is
“Take me out to the ball game” is my blog on major-league ballparks and the wonders of witnessing America’s favorite pastime up close.
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By Bobby Ross Jr.
I won’t bury the lede or attempt to keep you in suspense.
This is a no-brainer really: The legendary Wrigley Field — home of the Chicago Cubs — ranks No. 1 on my bucket list of a dozen major-league ballparks I’ve yet to experience.
The 101-year-old Wrigley — known for its ivy-covered outfield walls — was built in 1914 and ranks as MLB’s second-oldest ballpark after Boston’s Fenway Park.
In 2006, my family and I actually visited the outside of Wrigley and posed for a photo under the famous red sign. But the Cubs were out of town, and we did not get to see an actual game.
My full bucket list:
Man in the Van: ESPN makes solid contact but fails to hit easy fastball out of park: http://t.co/Ewi24p1fxv pic.twitter.com/Lvotr54dzU — GetReligion (@GetReligion) March 9, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading Man in the Van: ESPN makes solid contact but fails to hit easy fastball out of park
Crash claims life of @HardingU student on spring break mission trip. My story: http://t.co/ALF2dkxTEM #CofCnews pic.twitter.com/C1lgsy08w4 — Bobby Ross Jr. (@bobbyross) March 9, 2015 This story appears in the online edition of The Christian Chronicle. Continue reading Crash claims life of Harding University student on spring break mission trip
“Take me out to the ball game” is my blog on major-league ballparks and the wonders of witnessing America’s favorite pastime up close.
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By Bobby Ross Jr.
I’m a simple man when it comes to ballpark hot dogs.
I like my all-beef footlong on a bun with just a little squirt of ketchup, preferably Heinz.
Tulsa, Okla., resident Tom Lohr — who dubs his website “Blog About A Dog” — has a much more discriminating taste.
Last year, Lohr traveled to all 30 major-league stadiums and judged the franks based on bun, taste, toppings, price, portability and “it factor.”
Continue reading “Fenway Frank? Dodger Dog? Rangers Boomstick? In search of MLB’s best hot dog …”
In New England forecast: Snow, with a chance of coffers drying up at houses of worship: http://t.co/VpihPSkbIg pic.twitter.com/5ph76XmYc3 — Bobby Ross Jr. (@bobbyross) March 3, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading New England forecast: Lots of snow, with a chance of coffers drying up at houses of worship
165,000 fewer souls in Church of Christ pews: Five questions to consider: http://t.co/0HIgeGbGMs #CofCnews pic.twitter.com/kq6lVm7Ddc — Bobby Ross Jr. (@bobbyross) March 2, 2015 This column appears in the online edition of The Christian Chronicle. Continue reading 165,000 fewer souls in the pews: Five questions to consider
A heart for Hawaii (reporting from Honolulu): Pearl Harbor church has served military families for 59 years, but future at risk. HONOLULU — “Aloha!” Mark Young stretches out each syllable of the traditional Hawaiian greeting as 150-plus church members and visitors fill the blue-gray wooden pews in a simple, A-frame auditorium. “Welcome to the Pearl Harbor Church of Christ, where we keep a little bit … Continue reading A heart for Hawaii
Lester Holt a humble newsman with a serious faith: NBC anchor finds journalism ‘faith-affirming.’ A few years ago, a group of communications students from Harding University in Searcy, Ark., visited NBC’s “Today” show studios in New York. A familiar face greeted them. “Lester Holt was so kind to take a few minutes and visit with each of our students about their goals and plans,” said … Continue reading Lester Holt a humble newsman with a serious faith
Faith. Family. Fastballs. 