First, I just want to thank you guys. My book has been selling really well, and I know it’s because of so much enthusiastic word of mouth buzz, and all the folks who were kind enough to take the time to leave a review on Amazon. You are so generous, and I am amazed. The outpouring of goodwill has just been overwhelming. Thank you. Second, with all the hoop de doo, I forgot to name a winner for the Small... Read more
What do we get from generations raised on anti-heroes? All anti, no hero Read more
MARLBOROUGH — Popular blogger Simcha Fisher’s first book, The Sinner’s Guide to Natural Family Planning, became a bestseller overnight after Fisher accidentally published the e-book a month early. “I freaked out when I realized it was live, but I couldn’t figure out how to take it down. The next morning it was a number one bestseller on Kindle,” Fisher said. “Apparently there was an option to set the release date, but I sort of glossed over that part, and now here... Read more
is now online for your reading pleasure. Also includes the names of some excellent charities, and some tips for how to plan for your own financial future. Read more
Once upon a time, I could sit down and read for hours. I had the time and the attention span. I would tear through 400 pages by Doestoevsky in a matter of days, and I read things that I needed to hear. Things have changed. My reading now takes place in snippets, and often just before I fall asleep (which makes for some interesting dreams, if nothing else). Small Steps for Catholic Moms is a book designed for people just... Read more
Still listening to those crickets. Along with G. M. Hopkins, and Augustine, and Richard Wilbur, the Singing Detective, and the baby who says “hi” to flowers. Read more
Listen to crickets slowed way down. Tell me this isn’t a song of praise. Read more
they should have mandatory annual check ups if you want to keep your Secretary of State License. Mr. Kerry, can you draw a clock for us? Can you count backwards from 100 by 7’s? More extremely glorious photos here, including one of Putin looking fabulous. Read more
Last week, I did the last thing Pope Francis would want: I yelled at people for not liking Pope Francis. A few commenters pointed out that it doesn’t help anyone to cement the “us vs. them” mentality, when we’re all supposed to be part of the same family. “BOMFOG,” they used to call it — brotherhood of man under the fatherhood of God — I guess because Nelson Rockerfeller used to use the phrase constantly, maybe thoughtlessly, in his speeches.... Read more
Common sense is not profitable. Pink cheese graters and pink shoelaces and pink garbage cans are — and so is abortion. Read more
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