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Zhang Dan falls after attempt at Quadruple Salchow in Olympics Last night, I watched the Olympics pairs figure-skating medal event last night and saw Chinese skater, Zhang Dan fall during a gutsy quadruple salchow attempt. Even though she got righ…

Papaw Dwight & 1-Year-Old Eric…both in corduroy. Photo by Trent Nentrup, Approx. 1977 I’m writing from my Grandparent’s dining room table. I’m here because my Grandpa isn’t doing so well. To be honest, he’s nearing the end of his life. He just c…

I’m thinking the rest of the world would stand to benefit from [Israel’s example](http://ap-2589.newsvine.com/_news/2006/01/11/56362-israel-suspends-contact-wi… concerning the recent ban of all things “Pat Robertson.” Any takers on a “Ban Pat” T…

I’m going to experiment a bit with the notion of doing “Book Reviews” periodically at EricNentrup.com. A good chunk of these are books that either one of my readers, peers, or mentors has recommended to me or I’ve come across by way of the other b…

narniaposter Originally uploaded by Eric Nentrup. Just a quick note to say Kim and I saw “Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” this weekend, and neither of us were impressed. It was just flat story-wise. There were neat mom…

I’m continuing to be compelled with the the single notion (and invitation) to “follow Jesus.” To desperately work at being a follower of Jesus’ teachings, lifestyle, the way He interacted in the Gospels with others. The Way. That’s really the crux…

Hoodwinked The Movie. Originally uploaded by Eric Nentrup. My good friends at [Blue Yonder Films](http:blueyonderfilms.com) have hit it big with their 3D-animated retelling of Little Red Riding Hood in [“Hoodwinked”](http://www.hoodwinkedthemovie….

I’m watching TV, and just before “My Name Is Earl” starts at 9:30 there’s a John Hancock Financial commercial. And the concept of the ad is “Think of your family as a company with assets to build, develop, and protect.” That voiceover accompanies …

I’m not really sure what factors help constitute this, but perhaps at my next financially related sit-down, I can plunk this figure in front of my loan officer.

Proud Uncle! Originally uploaded by Eric Nentrup. This announcement, albeit 5 days late, is BY FAR more monumental than the fact that we’re moving. Meet Annabelle Bleu Nentrup, gloriously beautiful daughter of my brother Brian and his wife Stephan…