Tuesday, June 7, 2016

New York City ain't America, Mate

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In many ways the US remains a strange land to Carey. He has lived there for 25 years, is a dual-citizen and likens his life in New York to...

The Two-Party System

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From the perspective of a poor half-breed from Ohio, it looks like just one expensive, happy party from here.

Personally, I'd Nominate the EPA for the Abraham Lincoln Award

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Residents surrendered to federal demands only after an EPA work-crew turned the nearby Animas River bright yellow for nearly a week by rele...
Monday, June 6, 2016

The Martys of Mankato [or Why Abe Lincoln isn't Necessarily Regarded as a Hero by American Indian* Episcopalians]

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On December 26, 1862, Abraham Lincoln executed 38 "Indians and half-breeds" in Minnesota for the crime of attempting to feed th...

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Next Archbishop of Canterbury

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A Church of England vicar shouted: 'I'm from the Vatican, you're ******' as he lashed out at police following a nightclub v...
Sunday, June 5, 2016

From the Rector's Bookshelf

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It's been out for several years now, but it still gives the reader a full foundation in history, culture, literature, etc. about the Mid...

50th Out of 51. On the Bright Side, We Beat Puerto Rico.

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Saturday, June 4, 2016

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Since today's trend is to remember Muhammad Ali, I recalled a quotation of his that was, among others, posted to the door of my offic...

Make Up Your Minds, Will You?

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Expect more shark attacks this year, experts say Expect fewer shark attacks worldwide this year, expert says Note: Both articles quote...

The 21st Century in One Cartoon

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Friday, June 3, 2016

Almost Forgot to Post Some Music

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Now We Begin the Weekend on a Positive Note

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Surfing to be added to the 2020 Olympics.

We've Been a Little Heavy Today. Here's Something from the U.S.'s Funniest Senator

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Our kid laid down a bunt at TeeBall tonight--then ran in front of the ball, fielded it, & threw himself out at 1st. #LowLightsOfLittle...

Judging from How Often My Car was Broken Into When I Lived in Cleveland, the Law is Redundant

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New Ohio law allows breaking into cars

Pastored a Parish and Lived There for Five Years; Still Know People There

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The best one can expect from our elites is benign neglect: New documents show Cuomo administration resistance to EPA warnings on Hoosick ...

I'm Beginning to Think Average, Middle-Class Americans are a Terrible Burden on the Elite Class

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TSA Says Passengers Only Have Themselves to Blame For Long Lines 'VFW Halls All Across America' Have Warped View of Economy Trum...
Thursday, June 2, 2016

You Work in the Most Secure Building on Planet Earth; Not Everyone is as Fortunate. Or Safe.

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Proud of our White House Staff who #WearOrange for gun violence prevention today. pic.twitter.com/QR84z8nSFe — Paulette Aniskoff (@PAnis...

A Cri de Coeur from a Young Person of Faith. In a Wheelchair.

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Well, that’s dumb. My legs don’t work. I am crippled. It’s just a fact of my life, and you need to get over it. Political correctness is aro...

Or Forceps

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#WearOrange because everyone should be able to raise their children without the fear of gun violence. #BLM — Planned Parenthood (@PPFA) ...

"The Imagination of C.S. Lewis"

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That’s a lovely attribute of a rare, prized gift Lewis possessed – the ability to make goodness, and the Good Life, seem thrilling, radiant,...