The Friends of Iraq Bloggers Challenge continues

It’s astonishing to think that in the course of only a few days (and with the Challenge not even “officially” begun) the Spirit of America Blogger Challenge has received over $20,000 for their excellent cause. I’m very pleased to see some Anchoress readers contributing – I knew you guys wouldn’t let my small donation sit [...]

More things in heaven and on earth than are dreamt…

However…some odd things do get thought about, sometimes.Here is a question that sounds absurd on the face of it. What do a few obscure Catholic holy days and various feast days of the Blessed Virgin Mary have to do with a formerly hard-drinking-now-reformed Methodist? The answer is, perhaps nothing, or perhaps quite a lot. During [...]

Condi Rice is worth Ten Oliphants

Or Dowds. Or Danzigers. Or Trudaeus. Or Ralls. Her story can’ t get a fair telling in the US press, but Dr. Condoleeza Rice is profiled well in this Times UK piece. After you read it, consider the rather different life-experiences of her numerous white critics in the press and in the Democrat party. Consider [...]

The Seduction is Complete

Having never paid much attention to Bass/Baritone arias – or tenor, for that matter – it has been a pleasant surprise to journey with my son as he studies voice and trains his basso profundo. It’s been a surprise for him, as well, since up until last year he was consumed solely with the Charlie [...]

Since God is never outdone in generosity…

I thought I would give everyone a chance to be a little bit generous and then sit back and await the blessings! If you’re in the mood to think globally, and if you trust the men and women of our military to point out where the need is greatest (I do), you might want to [...]

Double Fantasy

Still haven’t much time to write but wanted to throw a quick thought out. Instapundit brings this to our attention and is thinking there is more to come in the story.I’m thinking so, too, and wondering about the supposedly “open secret” (or rumor, depending on who you’re speaking to) that Bill Clinton would love to [...]

A marine, a war, a camera, a mindset

A little sleepless over here, but not up for much writing. I just wanted to bring your attention to Baldilock’s Thoughts on the Fallujah shooting story. Baldi is a vet who consistently bring lucidity of thought to most matters but especially where things military are concerned. I respect her a lot. I’d forgotten about the [...]